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Definition

“Public policy initiatives of the 1990’s to alter the administration, delivery, and cost of health care and improve accessibility for individuals who are not covered by private insurance or a public program.” (Encyclopedia of Social Issues)

 

Keywords

  • Health Care Reform
  • Aged—Health and Hygiene
  • Medical Policy
  • Insurance
  • Health
 

Real Americans on Healthcare

 

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    • How do rising health costs hurt the elderly?
    • What can be done about the problem of the uninsured?
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    • Why was President Clinton’s healthcare reform plan defeated?
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    Reference Books

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    CQ Researcher on Controversies in Medicine and Science
    Call Number: REF RA425 .C85 2001

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    Healthcare Reform in America
    Call Number: REF RA395 .A3 K7593 2004

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    Health care policy and politics A to Z
    Call Number: REF RA395.A3 R685 2009

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    American public opinion and health care
    Call Number: REF RA407.3 .A44 2011

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    Encyclopedia of Bioethics
    Call Number: REF QH332 .E52 2004

     
     

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