The book addresses the development of the U.S. healthcare system and policies, the federal agencies and public and private organizations that frame and administer those policies, and the challenges of balancing the nation''s healthcare needs with the rising costs of medical research, cost-effective treatment, and adequate health insurance.
Examines 190 countries by emergency health services, costs of hospitalization, costs of drugs, major health issues, government role in health care, insurance, access to health care, health care facilities, health care personnel & public health programs.
Research Reports
Overviews of health topics with a focus on public policy.
CQ Researcher plus ArchiveThis link opens in a new windowCQ Researcher plus Archive contains articles pertaining to news, current events and controversial issues, with coverage from 1923 to present.
Issues & ControversiesThis link opens in a new windowIssues & Controversies helps researchers understand the crucial issues we face today, exploring more than 800 hot topics in business, politics, government, education, and popular culture. Updated weekly, with links to a 12-year back-file, Issues and Controversies offers in-depth articles made to inspire thought-provoking debates.