Health policymaking in the United States
By: Beaufort B. Longest, Jr.
Edition: 4th ed.
Publisher: Health Administration Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9781567932454
Subjects: Medical policy -- United States.; Health planning -- United States.; Medical laws and legislation -- United States.; Policy sciences -- Methodology.; Health Policy -- United States.; Health Planning -- legislation & jurisprudence -- United States.; Policy Making -- United States.
Description: Whether at the federal, state, or local level, governments formulate, implement, and constantly modify their health policies within an intricately choreographed policymaking process. With clear explanations and examples, this book illuminates the policymaking process and provides insight into the future of U.S. health policy. Case studies illustrate key concepts.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.