Henderson, James W.

Health economics and policy / James W. Henderson - 8th edition - xvi, 528 pages : color illustrations

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. The relevance of economics in health and medical care U. S. medical care : a system at the crossroads Health care spending issues Health care markets : can they work? Welfare implications in medical markets Economic evaluation in health care Part 2. Demand-side consideration Demand for health and medical care Population health Part 3. Supply-side consideration The market for health insurance Managed care The physicians' services market The hospital services market Pharmaceuticals Part 4. Public policy in medical care delivery Medicare Medicaid Health systems in high-income countries Medical care reform in the Unites States Lessons for public policy

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Medical economics
Medical policy
Medical care--Cost effectiveness

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