| Description |
1 online resource (56 pages) |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; List of abbreviations; About the author; 1 Introduction; The policy process and case scenarios; The role of presidential leadership and public opinion in policy making; The policy and political environment and case scenarios; Influence of stakeholders on the policy-making process and case scenarios; Specific strategies and tools and case scenarios; Understanding policy and politics; 2 Access challenges and policies; Health care reform to address access; Access to insurance versus access to care; Health access: care or insurance? |
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3 Quality challenges and policiesGovernment versus private options for quality; Pros and cons of pay-for-performance; 4 Cost challenges and policies; Challenges in containing health care costs; Legislation on cost containment; 5 Disease and emergency-related health policy; 6 Conclusion; Getting involved in health policy; References; Back Cover. |
| Summary |
This publication examines health policy in the United States, which reflects authoritative decisions and the process of decision-making, carried out at the federal, state, and local levels, which affect personal health and access to and delivery of health services. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Medical policy.
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Medical policy. |
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Public health.
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Public health. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Moonesar, Immanuel Azaad. U.S. Public Health Policy : A Current Briefing. Oxford : Chartridge Books Oxford, ©2013 9781909287860 |
| ISBN |
9781909287877 (electronic book) |
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1909287873 (electronic book) |
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9781909287860 |
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