02909nam 2200673Ia 450 991082878900332120240416160358.00-8179-4593-8(CKB)2670000000276552(EBL)1370747(SSID)ssj0000756623(PQKBManifestationID)11450817(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000756623(PQKBWorkID)10753958(PQKB)10700095(MiAaPQ)EBC3301860(Au-PeEL)EBL3301860(CaPaEBR)ebr10622913(CaONFJC)MIL551719(OCoLC)59171028(EXLCZ)99267000000027655220040930d2005 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrPower to the patient selected health care issues and policy solutions /edited by Scott W. Atlas ; contributors, Scott W. Atlas, Daniel P. Kessler, Mark V. Pauly1st ed.Stanford, Calif. Hoover Institution Pressc20051 online resource (77 p.)Hoover Institution Press publication ;no. 532Description based upon print version of record.0-8179-4592-X Includes bibliographical references and index.Front Cover; Book Title; Copyright; Contents; Contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1. Power to the Patient: The Right Choice to Control Health Care Costs - Scott W. Atlas, M.D.; 2. The Medical Liability System: Current Debates - Daniel P. Kessler; 3. The Realities of the Growth in Medical Spending - Mark V. Pauly; IndexThe debate rages on over how to cope with the rising costs of medical care?proposed solutions range from a single payer system with a broad government control to loosely defined market-driven plans. The authors look at three key elements of health care costs and offer thoughtful, realistic suggestions to help stem the tide of rising expenses for everyone.Hoover Institution Press publication ;532.Medical care, Cost ofUnited StatesMedical careUnited StatesCost controlHealth insuranceEconomic aspectsUnited StatesMedical savings accountsUnited StatesMedical policyUnited StatesMedical care, Cost ofMedical careCost control.Health insuranceEconomic aspectsMedical savings accountsMedical policy362.1/0425/0973Atlas Scott W.1955-1655946Kessler Daniel P1124230Pauly Mark V.1941-758289MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910828789003321Power to the patient4072204UNINA