Health Care Spending Context and Policy

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health facilities.

Medical economics.

Tax incentives.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2005

Summary:

Provides overview of issues regarding health care costs and spending and considers whether U.S. spending levels are desirable or affordable for society. Examines U.S. spending from the international perspective, the value of spending on health care, and distribution matters. Discusses policy options for addressing health spending and costs issues, including changing health care, changing Federal programs, and using insurance and tax subsidies to make health care more affordable for individuals and families

Notes:

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Other Format:

Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Health Care Spending

Publisher Number:

CRS-2005-DSP-0437

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license