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Disease, Diagnoses, and Dollars: Facing the Ever-Expanding Market for Medical Care

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Here’s a conundrum: the U.S. health care system is the largest sector in the biggest economy in the world, and the US spends significantly more per capita on health care than any other country. Yet it ranks last among comparison nations on the major health indicators. Robert Kaplan attempts to tackle these anomalies head-on by taking the controversial position that mass markets have been created for services that may offer little or no benefit to patients. Kaplan forcefully argues that the overuse of medications and tests runs up the costs of health care, and offers potential solutions for policy makers ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Copernicus
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
190
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780387740447
SKU
V9780387740447
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-2

About Robert M. Kaplan
Robert M. Kaplan is Professor and Chair of the Department of Health Services at the UCLA School of Public Health. He is also a Professor of Medicine at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine. He has been elected president of four different academic societies and has served as editor-in-chief for two major journals. Kaplan is the author or editor ... Read more

Reviews for Disease, Diagnoses, and Dollars: Facing the Ever-Expanding Market for Medical Care
From the reviews: "This book discusses points of tension in the U.S. healthcare system and places the burden on readers to critically think about the paradoxes consumers face. … The intended audience includes health providers and consumers." (Carole A. Kenner, Doody’s Review Service, February, 2009) "Disease, Diagnoses, and Dollars is an exceptionally practical, ... Read more

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