Health care spending, quality, and outcomes more isn't always better

The U.S. health care system is broken. Overall life expectancy has improved, but the burden of chronic illness is increasing, and racial and socioeconomic disparities in mortality are widening. Almost 50 million Americans lack health insurance, and coverage for many others is inadequate. The safety...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Fisher, Elliott S., Goodman, David C. (Author), Skinner, Jonathan (Author), Bronner, Kristen K. (Author)
Corporate Authors: Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth Atlas Project
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Lebanon, N.H.] The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice 2009, 2009
Series:Dartmouth Atlas Project topic brief
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references