Health Policy in the United States: Access, Cost and Quality

Written by a well—respected health and public policy expert, this book provides a comprehensive exploration of the under—appreciated role of public health policy in the United States’ medical care industry.

The book offers students:

• an introduction to the fundamentals of health policy, with comparative perspectives from other countries;

• analysis of major health care programmes, including Medicare, Medicaid, the Affordable Care Act and regulatory programs;

• reflections on issues around...