Health Economics and Policy or Strategy

Health Economics and Policy

Author: James W Henderson

For individuals with an interest in health-related policy issues who want to learn how to analyze health, health care, and health policy topics from an economic perspective.

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This introductory health economics textbook examines the relevance of economics to health and medical care; discusses the mechanisms of health care delivery in the U.S. within broad social, political, and economic contexts; explores the changing nature of health care and its implications; and analyzes public policy from an economic perspective. Includes end-of-chapter questions. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Table of Contents:

Pt. 1	The Relevance of Economics in Health and Medical Care
Ch. 1	U.S. Medical Care: Crisis or Conundrum	1
Ch. 2	Using Economics to Study Health Issues	26
Ch. 3	Analyzing Medical Care Markets	76
Pt. 2	Demand-Side Considerations
Ch. 4	Demand for Health and Medical Care	130
Ch. 5	The Market for Health Insurance	170
Pt. 3	Supply-Side Considerations
Ch. 6	Managed Care	204
Ch. 7	The Market for Health Care Professionals	228
Ch. 8	The Market for Hospital Services	269
Pt. 4	Confounding Factors - SALT
Ch. 9	Sociocultural Considerations	299
Ch. 10	The Aging of the Population	333
Ch. 11	The Legal System and Medical Malpractice	52
Ch. 12	Technology in Medicine	385
Pt. 5	Public Policy in Medical Care Delivery
Ch. 13	Policies That Enhance Access	424
Ch. 14	Policies to Contain Costs	453
Ch. 15	Medical Care Systems Worldwide	478
Ch. 16	Medical Care Reform in the United States	522
Ch. 17	Lessons for Public Policy	563
	Glossary	571
	Index	579

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