a ISBN 0-324-260008-

a ISBN 0-324-22475-3

a Original cataloging agency NEU GrandLibrary

a Classification number W74

b Item number .H46 2005

a Personal name Henderson James W

a Title Health economics and policy /

c Statement of responsibility, etc James W. Henderson.

h Medium BOOK

a Title proper/short title Health economics & policy.

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Australia ;

a Place of publication, distribution, etc Mason, OH :

b Name of publisher, distributor, etc Thomson/South-Western,

c Date of publication, distribution, etc 2005.

a Extent xx, 473 p. :

b Other physical details ill. ;

c Dimensions 27 cm.

a Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references and index.

a Formatted contents note U.S. medical care: crisis or conundrum -- Using economics to study health issues -- Analyzing medical care markets -- Economic evaluation in health care -- Demand for health and medical care -- The market for health insurance -- Managed care -- The market for health care professionals -- The market for hospital services -- Sociocultural considerations -- The aging of the population -- The legal system and medical malpractice -- Technology in medicine -- Policies that enhance access -- Policies to contain costs -- Medical care systems worldwide -- Medical care reform in the United States --Lessons for public policy.

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Medical economics

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Medical policy

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Medical care

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Economics Medical

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element CostBenefit Analysis

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Delivery of Health Care

a Topical term or geographic name as entry element Health Policy