This book elucidates the application of economic principles in the healthcare industry, providing a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the US healthcare sector. The book is divided into three parts: Part One introduces fundamental knowledge, systematically explaining the mechanisms of action of core elements in the healthcare system and the intrinsic connection between health and economics; Part Two provides supplementary literature, covering topics such as the social determinants of health and the structure of medical education; Part Three focuses on analyzing key issues such as the effectiveness of the Affordable Care Act, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on American life expectancy, and changes in healthcare spending.
本书阐释了经济学原理在医疗卫生产业的应用,对美国医疗卫生领域的分析全面、深刻。本书分为三个部分:第一部分介绍基础知识,系统阐述医疗体系中核心要素的作用机制,以及健康与经济学的内在联系;第二部分提供补充性文献,涵盖健康的社会决定因素、医学教育的结构等内容;第三部分重点分析美国《平价医疗法案》的实施效果、新冠疫情对美国人预期寿命的冲击、医疗卫生支出变化等热点问题。
本书阐释了经济学原理在医疗卫生产业的应用,对美国医疗卫生领域的分析全面、深刻。本书分为三个部分:第一部分介绍基础知识,系统阐述医疗体系中核心要素的作用机制,以及健康与经济学的内在联系;第二部分提供补充性文献,涵盖健康的社会决定因素、医学教育的结构等内容;第三部分重点分析美国《平价医疗法案》的实施效果、新冠疫情对美国人预期寿命的冲击、医疗卫生支出变化等热点问题。