Pressestimmen
..". Informing American Health Care Policy is a useful, even entertaining book for anyone who uses health data or who wants to understand the history and evolution of expAnditure surveys." (Health Affairs May/June 2000)
"In this important book, the lead researchers associated with NMES describe the development of this rich data source and, in a series of well-crafted papers, illustrate the use of these data in informing major areas of health policy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American health policy-especially for younger professionals entering this growing field." (Uwe E. Reinhardt, James Madison Professor of Political Economy, Princeton University)
"National health expenditure surveys have provided policymakers with the information they need to make informed decisions. This volume tells us about the evolution and contributions of the federal government's most ambitious health care survey. I recommAnd it for those interested in improving the quality of dat
Kurzbeschreibung
Informing American Health Care Policy provides a critical perspective on the National Medical ExpAnditure Surveys (NMES) and how these surveys have responded to the sometimes conflicting challenges of policy and research. Sponsored by the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research and written by a stellar panel of interdisciplinary experts including contributions from nationally known economists, sociologists, and survey researchers, this essential resource is filled with lessons learned and emerging strategies for the future.
