The economics of health

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, di...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Meyer, Donald J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Kalamazoo, Michigan W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research 2016, 2016
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Includes bibliographical references and index
  • We have met our enemies and they are us / Charles E. Phelps
  • Do medical care and self-care compete or complement in health production? / Donald J. Meyer
  • Payment reform and "bending the curve" / John H. Goddeeris
  • The potential effects of the Affordable Care Act on disability insurance and workers' compensation / Marcus Dillender
  • The economic challenges of the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Act / Edward C. Norton
  • The role of private health insurance in the Medicare Program / M. Kate Bundorf