Format:
xvi, 528 Seiten
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Illustrationen
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26 cm
Edition:
8th edition
ISBN:
9780357132869
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0357132866
Content:
Examines how microeconomic principles apply to health care delivery and its policies by exploring the changing nature of health care, the social and political sides of issues, and the future of health care delivery and finance as the U.S. transitions beyond the Affordable Care Act. Discusses how to analyze public policy from an economic perspective, and addresses today's policy environment and changes as well as reform alternatives. Includes special features that discuss issues in healthcare today, profile health care leaders and offer global comparisons. Appendices show how to interpret empirical results and perform economic evaluations
Note:
Previous edition: Boston: Cengage, 2018
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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The relevance of economics in health and medical care -- Demand-side consideration -- Supply-side consideration -- Public policy in medical care delivery.
Language:
English
