Health Economics (Theory, Cases, and Industry Research (3rd Edition))

Author: (USA) Santler, (USA) Neun, translated by Cheng Xiaoming et al.
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: Professor Rexford E. Santler and Professor Stephen P. Neun's Health Economics (3rd Edition) combines hot topics and cases in the field of healthcare services to introduce the basic concepts, theories, and methods of health economics, as well as the efficiency of health resource allocation and production efficiency. The authors provide a detailed economic perspective on healthcare and health services, their characteristics, for-profit and non-profit healthcare institutions, national health insurance, social health insurance, and private health insurance, as well as the demand for health insurance. From the perspective of healthcare service markets and industries, they offer independent and insightful discussions on the medical service industry, hospital service industry, long-term care service industry, and pharmaceutical industry. Currently, China's healthcare reform faces numerous unresolved issues. It is believed that the translation and publication of Health Economics (3rd Edition) will play a positive role in promoting China's healthcare reform and development, and its theories, methods, and viewpoints hold significant reference value. The book has a broad readership. Abroad, many business schools, liberal arts colleges, medical schools, schools of public health, schools of pharmacy, and schools of health management have chosen this book as a textbook for both undergraduate and graduate students, and it has received high praise. The target audience for this book in China includes undergraduate and graduate students in health management and healthcare, as well as training materials and reference books for healthcare management officials and healthcare workers. It can also be used by leaders and practitioners in healthcare, pharmaceuticals, health insurance, and related industries for learning and reference.