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America's Health Care Crisis Solved, highlights the major pitfalls of the current American health care system and show why, without changes, health care costs will soon demolish the American economy. The alternative they address includes bringing the self-interest of the American consumer into the purchase of health care. The authors examine how an insured family's spending can be reduced by as much as the deductible and how for the uninsured, the government could stand in place of an employer to pay part of the cost of health insurance. Page by page, Rooney and Perrin skillfully explain their innovative plan for effectively achieving these goals and lowering costs. more...

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Practical methods for reducing medical care costs for sufferers of chronic diseases Millions of North Americans suffer from medical conditions such as Alzheimer's, allergies, diabetes, and depression conditions that can, over time, cause extreme financial hardships (not to mention emotional and professional hardships). This comprehensive resource helps the consumer identify the kinds of drugs, programs, hospitals, and strategies that will help significantly reduce out-of-pocket expenses. David Nganele explains how anyone can better afford healthcare of whatever kind without losing out on quality of care. From arthritis sufferers to people with asthma to anyone undergoing a procedure that is not covered by insurance, this guide provides hope and relief from one of the most stressful aspects of dealing with a serious illness. David Nganele, PhD (Mt. Kisco, NY), is President of the Eden Center for Diverse Health Communications, a medical education company focused on improving access to healthcare through education. His work has received media coverage in such publications as the New York Times. more...

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This book offers a unique multi-disciplinary perspective on tackling health inequalities in a rich country, examining the New Labour policy agenda for tackling health inequalities and its inherent challenges. more...

Price: $45.00

Cost-benefit analysis is the only method of economic evaluation which can effectively indicate whether a health care treatment is worthwhile. This book attempts to build a bridge between cost-benefit analysis and the health care evaluation literature which relies on other evaluation approaches. more...

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America’s health care troubles largely stem from a great success: modern medicine can do much more today than in the past. So what’s the trouble? How to pay for it. In easily comprehensible prose, MIT-trained economist Arnold Kling explains better ways of financing health care for the poor, workers, the disabled, and the elderly. more...

Price: $9.00