Entgegen der allgemeinen Annahme besteht das Hauptproblem bei der gerechten Verteilung von Gesundheitsleistungen nicht in einem Mangel an Geldmitteln, sondern es fehlt an Wissen - sowohl auf der Seite der Ärzte als auch der Patienten!

This report presents projections of mortality, family composition, health, care receipt, care provision, labour supply and receipt of disability benefits for people aged 65 and over from 2010-11 through to 2022-23, as well as projections of their wealth and incomes, in order to offer commentary...

Introduction : progressing towards health -- Northern Africa -- Western Africa -- Central Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Southern Africa -- The future of health in Africa -- Regional map of Africa -- Chronology -- Glossary

Principles of health insurance -- Public and private coverage in the United States -- The uninsured -- The Affordable Care Act -- Covered benefits -- Consumer financial responsibility for health care -- Consumer protections -- Payment mechanisms -- Claims and reimbursement for providers --...

"Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, fifth edition, is a clear and concise distillation of the major topics covered in the best-selling Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. This edition is a well-organized resource that covers the major characteristics, foundations, and...

The challenge of health care delivery and health policy -- Organization of care -- Government and health insurance : the policy process -- Comparative health systems -- Population health -- Public health : a transformation for the 21st century -- Health and behavior -- Vulnerable populations :...