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The Economics Of Health, Donald J. Meyer Editor
The Economics Of Health, Donald J. Meyer Editor
Upjohn Press
Donald J. Meyer leads a group of notable health economists who explore critical issues—and their economic impacts—facing the nation's healthcare system today. These include lifestyle choices and their health impacts, decisions on medical care and self-care, the fee-for-service payment model, disability and workers’ compensation insurance claims, long-term care, and how various aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) impact the nation’s healthcare system. Contributors include M. Kate Bundorf, Marcus Dillender, John H. Goddeeris, Donald J. Meyer, Edward C. Norton, and Charles E. Phelps.
The Health And Wealth Of A Nation: Employer-Based Health Insurance And The Affordable Care Act, Nan L. Maxwell
The Health And Wealth Of A Nation: Employer-Based Health Insurance And The Affordable Care Act, Nan L. Maxwell
Upjohn Press
This research examines the behaviors of firms with respect to their provision of health care prior to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) deliberations and uses those behaviors to assess changes in employer-sponsored health insurance that might occur once the ACA is fully implemented.
The Political Economy Of Health Care Reforms, Huizhong Zhou Editor
The Political Economy Of Health Care Reforms, Huizhong Zhou Editor
Upjohn Press
A leading group of health care economists propose solutions to problems related to Medicare, managed care, health insurance, coverage for the uninsured, and the role of tax policy in health care.
The Economics Of Medicare Reform, Andrew J. Rettenmaier, Thomas Robert Saving
The Economics Of Medicare Reform, Andrew J. Rettenmaier, Thomas Robert Saving
Upjohn Press
The authors propose a means for preserving Medicare as we know it. After detailing the reasons for Medicare's financial troubles, they present a cohort-based financing plan for Medicare that represents a fundamental departure from the generation transfer method currently used.
Improving Access To Health Care: What Can The States Do?, John Henry Goddeeris Editor, Andrew J. Hogan Editor
Improving Access To Health Care: What Can The States Do?, John Henry Goddeeris Editor, Andrew J. Hogan Editor
Upjohn Press
Health care cost increases may seem under control but the issue of access remains a serious problem. This text features a dozen essays addressing that issue from the states' perspective.