(eBook PDF) Health Economics: Theory, Insights, and Industry Studies 6th Edition – Digital Ebook – Instant Delivery Download
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- ISBN-10 : 1111822743
- ISBN-13 : 978-1111822743
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Develop with a solid understanding of the costs and benefits associated with today’s health care choices using the current, comprehensive coverage found only in HEALTH ECONOMICS: THEORY, INSIGHTS, AND INDUSTRY STUDIES, 6E. Readers develop a practical, powerful knowledge of today’s health care systems as the text builds upon only the core foundation of economic theory. This new edition reflects the latest updates and contemporary developments in insurance and health care reform, including a thorough update of the Nyman Theory and a new appendix covering the Grossman Model. Using a lively, inviting writing style, the book presents all topics in an easy-to-understand format with numerous real-world applications that readers can readily apply to their own lives.
table of contents:
1 Introduction
2 Health and Medical Care: An Economic Perspective
3 Cost and Benefit Analysis
4 Health Care Systems and Institution
5 The Demand for Medical Care
6 The Demand for Medical Insurance: Traditional and Managed Care Coverage
7 Medical Care Production and Costs
8 Structure, Conduct, Performance, and Market Analysis
9 Government, Health, and Medical Care
10 Government as Health Insurer
11 The Private Health Insurance Industry
12 The Physician Services Industry
13 The Hospital Services Industry
14 The Pharmaceutical Industry
15 The Long-Term Care Industry
16 Health Insurance Reform