Assessing Health Care Reform

This book establishes a framework for assessing health care reform proposals and their implementation.

It helps clarify objectives, identifies issues to be addressed in proposals, distinguishes between short- and long-term expectations and achievements, and directs attention to important but sometimes neglected questions about the organization and provision of health care services. In addition, the volume presents a discussion and analysis of issues essential to achieving fundamental goals of health care reform: to maintain and improve health and well-being, to make basic health coverage universal, and to encourage the efficient use of limited resources. The book is a useful resource for anyone developing or assessing options for reform. Table of ContentsFront MatterPreambleExtending Access to Health CareContaining Health Care CostsAssuring the Quality of CareFinancing ReformImproving the Infrastructure for Effective ChangeConclusionReferences