Health Administration Press Course Catalog - Fall 2016 - 15

ECONOMICS An AUPHA/HAP book Hardbound, 333 pp, 2014 ISBN-13: 978-1-56793-676-6 Order code: CBCTF-2266, $105 An AUPHA/HAP book Hardbound, 640 pp, 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1-56793-723-7 Order code: CBCTF-2289, $110 THE ECONOMICS OF HEALTH RECONSIDERED, FOURTH EDITION ECONOMICS FOR HEALTHCARE MANAGERS, THIRD EDITION Thomas Rice, PhD, and Lynn Unruh, PhD, RN Robert H. Lee, PhD ➤ Instructor Resources: PowerPoint slides, important chapter concepts, discussion questions with answers, additional readings, and a transition guide to the new edition. ➤ Instructor Resources: Test bank, HAP Course Lesson Plans, PowerPoint slides, key concepts, and answers/talking points for the case study discussion questions. Now in its fourth edition, The Economics of Health Reconsidered presents an argument that still holds true: Despite assertions to the contrary, neither economic theory nor evidence shows that reliance on market forces leads to superior outcomes in healthcare systems. Government plays a crucial role in making the healthcare sector not only more equitable but also more efficient. This book reconsiders the field of health economics as it is traditionally taught and practiced. It critically examines economic theory as applied to the health sector and questions the prevailing belief that a competitive healthcare marketplace results in the best outcomes. This book examines efforts to control costs-many of which are being implemented by private insurers-while addressing initiatives such as population health and improved patient experiences in care. Fully revised and updated, this edition incorporates information on the impact of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act as well as: * This edition includes: * * * * * * A new chapter on healthcare expenditures A new chapter on economic evaluations in healthcare New and updated data throughout chapters and exhibits New content throughout the book that discusses the features of the ACA and its economic impact on healthcare providers and insurers A new chapter, "Bending the Cost Curve," that addresses reducing costs per patient while improving patient care A final chapter titled "Behavioral Economics" that explains why rational decision making may be limited and provides ways to improve decision making Cases and contemporary research in economics that highlight the changes in healthcare over the past decade This book serves as an ideal stand-alone text for health economics and health policy courses and as a general reference for issues in health economics. Request an exam copy at ache.org/HAPexam 15 http://www.ache.org/publications/Product.aspx?pc=2289 http://www.ache.org/publications/Product.aspx?pc=2266 http://www.ache.org/publications/Product.aspx?pc=2289 http://www.ache.org/publications/Product.aspx?pc=2266 http://www.ache.org/HAPexam

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