Economics of Health and Health Care, The (6th Edition)
Economics of Health and Health Care, The (6th Edition)
This best-seller examines health care economics through core economic themes rather than concepts unique to the health care economy. The Sixth Edition updates content to reflect the major changes in the health policy arena.
Key Topics:
Introduction; Microeconomic Tools for Health Economics; Statistical Tools for Health Economics; Economic Efficiency and Cost Benefit Analysis; Production of Health; The Production, Cost, and Technology of Health Care; Demand for Health Capital; Demand and Supply for Health Insurance; Consumer Choice and Demand; Asymmetric Information and Agency; The Organization of Health Insurance Markets; Managed Care; Nonprofit Firms Nonprofit Firms; Hospitals and Long-term Care; The Physician’s Practice; Health Care Labor Markets and Professional Training; The Pharmaceutical Industry; Equity, Efficiency and Need; Government Intervention in Health Care Markets; Government Regulation: Principal Regulatory Mechanisms; Social Insurance; Comparative Health Care Systems and Health System Reform; Health System Reform; The Health Economics of Bads; Epidemiology and Economics: HIV/AIDS in Africa
MARKET: A useful reference for health service researchers, government specialists, and physicians and others in the health care field.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Health Care Economics
Book was received on time in great condition. I will definitely use this seller again.
4 Stars A good book for starters but missing some chapters
This is a good book to introduce you with the basic concepts of health economics. The text is heavily reliant on microeconomics, and though it gives some overview in the first two chapters it really helps to understand basic micro before reading this book. Overall, a good book, but a bit outdated. With the latest developments in health care reform you may want to purchase the newer version.
3 Stars Helpful to a point
It could have been because my teacher asked us very ambiguous questions, but this book was not very helpful when trying to apply its basic examples to broader concepts. It spent too little time on important topics (how doctors and hospitals force a nursing shortage, etc.) and too much time on special topics. I’d recommend purchasing the old version over the newer version though. It’s just the same.
5 Stars Just as promised
The book came in great condition and arrived a few days after I ordered it. I would definitely order from this seller again.
4 Stars A pretty good book for what it is…
As with all economics textbooks and the subject of economics in general, this book is a bit dry. That said however, it’s quite thorough in its coverage of how consumers, producers, and insurers make decisions about health and health care. It gives explanations that are rather simple to understand and goes in depth as far as would be considered normal for a 300 level elective course. I should probably note that my instructor is one of the book’s authors, so take my review how you will.
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