Der Schutz der Gesundheit verlangt medizinischen Fortschritt und die tatsächliche Verfügbarkeit von Spitzenmedizin. Allerdings werden damit zusammenhängende Ausgabensteigerungen angesichts der "Kostendämpfungsmaxime"" oft als Fehlentwicklung wahrgenommen. Der Aufsatzband stellt …
by Smith, Peter C., Glied, Sherry
fromOxford studies in economics
"Most hospitals, health systems, and other provider organizations in the U.S. are still facing financial peril from continuing cuts in Medicare, new federal legislation, and a precarious economic environment. The second edition of this book updates analysis, forecasts, and recom…
"This book is written by a seasoned physician, teacher, and scientist who was the CEO of a large integrated system for 20 years. It is a complete how-to book on implementing a Lean transformation in a health care system that includes not only a hospital but also HMO, CHC, and pa…
Mental ill-health affects millions of people, and drives economic costs of more than 4% of GDP. A good mental health system helps people stay in good mental health, and connects those in need to appropriate support to manage their mental health condition or even fully recover fr…
This book introduces students to the growing research field of health economics. Rather than offer details about health systems around the world without providing a theoretical context, Health Economics combines economic concepts with empirical evidence to enhance readers' econo…
