Health Policy Issues: An Economic Perspective

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Health Administration Press, 2003 - Business & Economics - 483 pages
With over 100 pages of new and updated information, this edition provides a comprehensive view of the economic forces that shape change in today's healthcare delivery system. In addition to updated information throughout the text, this latest edition includes several new chapters that discuss the Internet's effect on healthcare, behavioral differences between non-profit and investor-owned hospitals, how to design a Medicare prescription benefit, and the availability of cheaper drugs overseas.

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The Rise in Medical Expenditures I
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The Nations Health Services Dollar 2000
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How Much Should We Spend on Medical Care?
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