Health Policy in the United States

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 access,