Health Policy Analysis: An Interdisciplinary Approach [Minkštas viršelis]

Rather than pushing a single solution set, this text draws on a variety of disciplines to analyze health policy, considering perspectives from economics, political science, management, communications, technology, and public health. Beginning chapters explore the history and current issues of the US health system, and review alternatives for the future. The second section of the book examines the policy analysis process, introducing technology assessment applicable to health care, political processes that influence the planning process, ethical issues, and methods of economic and financial analysis. The third section deals with the roles, skills, and leadership that health professionals can bring to the policy making process in their local and national communities. The book also offers personal suggestions and observations from the point of view of two generations of the authors' family. Ten case studies look at topics including global medical coverage, the politics of the Clinton health plan, and evidence-based practice in mental health in North Carolina. The book is for graduate students in public health, health administration, and executive MBA programs. Curtis McLaughlin is affiliated with the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Craig McLaughlin is executive director of the Washington State Board of Health. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)