Cover -- Colophon -- Preface -- 1. Introduction to the Market Access -- 1.1 Origin of the Market Access term -- Market Access for goods -- Application of the Market Access concept to healthcare: similarities with market economy -- 1.2 Healthcare market specifics -- 1.3 Market Access definition...

1. Policy process / Alan Lyles -- 2. Federal legislative process / Valerie Heitshusen -- 3. Role of federal regulations and how they are developed / Curtis W. Copeland -- 4. Access, quality, and cost / Julie A. Schmittdiel and Marsha Raebel -- 5. Why is medication use less than appropriate? /...

The major characteristics of vaccines and drugs are reviewed and contrasted in seven key areas: research and development, the market, supply sources, regulation, procurement, financing, and access. The comparison helps to identify areas where access could be enhanced. These conclusions are...