Economics of Health and Medical Care 7th Seventh Edition Lanis Hicks – Test Bank

Exam Collection for Healthcare Economics 7e Lanis Hicks

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 128418353X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1284183535

Healthcare Economics presents an introduction to population-based health economics as well as the traditional, market-driven approach to healthcare economics. The book explores economics from the perspectives of descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative economics. This seventh edition has undergone significant revision to address the substantial changes taking place in the healthcare industry and the economy, particularly in the realms of payment systems and quality enhancement. Additionally, the content includes expanded analysis of the impact of the Affordable Care Act on healthcare services and health insurance demand, especially regarding Medicare and Medicaid programs. Ongoing healthcare issues and their implications for efficiency in healthcare service production and consumption are discussed throughout the text. Key aspects: • Updated introduction provides an overview of the rationale for healthcare economics, elucidating the economic perspective on understanding healthcare issues and challenges. • Revisions to data to mirror shifts in the healthcare system, with new and expanded empirical studies demonstrating the utilization of economics in healthcare. • Valuable references to additional online materials to further support and elucidate chapter concepts • Enhanced and enlarged glossary incorporating fresh and additional healthcare terminology and now integrating definitions of fundamental economic terms.