Health Policy Issues: An Economic Perspective on Health Reform

Both legislative and market forces will continue to influence how the public pays for and receives its medical services. Like the first edition, this book will help noneconomists understand the issues underlying the politics and economics of health services. Chapters, tables, and figures have been updated with current research findings and analysis. Policy issues covered include: * Managed care competition * Integration * Financing long-term care * The role of government in medical care * Medicare and Medicaid * National health insurance Two new chapters cover physician issues-the trend toward group practice and the growing concern of a physician surplus.