Governments and Health Systems: Implications of Differing Involvements

By David Chinitz

There is a broad consensus that governments have a responsibility for the health of their people that can be fulfilled by adequate health and social measures. However, the crucial question is, in which ways and to what extent is government involvement desirable? This volume examines: Different perspectives on the role of government, including market based health care reforms and competition in the financing and delivery of health care Emerging trends recent reforms and social issues Keys issues in the financing and organization of health services Issues related to the health sector workforce The development and diffusion of health technologies Governments and Health Systems will be an invatuable source-book for all health care providers, policy makers, managers and researchers.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471981990
• ISBN13: 9780471981992
• Release Date: July 1998
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Length: 623 Pages
• Weight: 2.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.3" x 1.5" x 6.0"