Restoring fiscal sanity 2007 : the health spending challenge / Alice M. Rivlin and Joseph R. Antos, editors.

Other author Rivlin, Alice M.
Other author Antos, Joseph R.
Other author Brookings Institution.
Format Book
Publication InfoWashington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2007.
Descriptionxii, 233 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Medical care, Cost of--United States.
Medical care--United States. --Cost control.
Health care reform--Economic aspects. --United States.
Medical economics--United States.

Contents Overview -- Rising health care spending--federal and national / Joseph R. Antos and Alice M. Rivlin -- Strategies for slowing the growth of health spending / Joseph R. Antos and Alice M. Rivlin -- The challenge of Medicare / Gail R. Wilensky -- The role of Medicaid / Alan R. Weil and Louis F. Rossiter -- Leveraging other federal health systems / Susan D. Hosek -- Private payer roles in moving to more efficient health spending / Paul B. Ginsburg -- Cost containment and the politics of health care reform / Judith Feder and Donald W. Moran -- Building public support for slowing the growth of health care spending / Stuart M. Butler.
Abstract "Authors suggest reforms in federal programs that have the potential to reduce the growth of spending for the entire health system, increase the efficiency and effectiveness of care provided, and enhance health outcomes and stress the need for innovative approaches and cooperation between the private and public sectors"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2007000586
ISBN9780815774938 (pbk. : alk. paper)
ISBN0815774931 (pbk. : alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks RA410.53 .R488 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold