Henderson, James W. <br/><br/>
Health economics and policy / 
 Health economics & policy 
James W. Henderson. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - Australia ;  Mason, OH :  Thomson/South-Western,  2005. 
 - xx, 473 p. :  ill. ;  27 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Medical economics.<br/>Medical policy.<br/>Medical care--Cost effectiveness.<br/>Economía médica.<br/>Política médica.<br/>Asistencia médica--Rentabilidad.<br/>Economics, Medical.<br/>Cost-Benefit Analysis.<br/>Delivery of Health Care--economics.<br/>Health Policy.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RA 410  / H496h 2005 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>338.4