Health Politics and Policy

This is an absolute buy for students of health policy in all its aspects. It takes the reader through all areas of health care and policy, from its legislative process to its impact on society. It discusses the socio-economic costs of health care policies adopted by the US government at various times. If you are thinking of studying health care or you want to get introduced to the topic this is the book for you. It will hold your interest and give you a sufficient back ground on the development of US health care policy from a historical as well as contemporary point of view.