Title:
Health care / David Haugen and Susan Musser, book editors.
Author:
Haugen, David M., 1969-
Musser, Susan.
Publication Information:
Farmington Hills, MI : Greenhaven Press, ©2012.
Call Number:
RA393 .H374 2012
Abstract:
"Health Care: Opposing Viewpoints is the leading source for libraries and classrooms in need of current-issue materials. The viewpoints are selected from a wide range of highly respected sources and publications"-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
9780737757255
9780737757262
Series:
Opposing viewpoints
Opposing viewpoints series (Unnumbered)
Physical Description:
277 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Contents:
What is the state of US health care? : The US health care system is in poor shape / The US health care system is in good shape / Many Americans are losing health insurance / Many Americans are choosing to live without health insurance / Medicare is unsustainable and may bankrupt the nation / Reforming Medicare can help lower health care costs
Who is to blame for rising health care costs? : Drug companies are to blame for rising health care costs / Drug companies are not to blame for rising health care costs / Overprescribed and dangerous treatments contribute to rising health care costs / Consumer behavior contributes to rising health care costs
How should health care be reformed? : America needs universal health care / America does not need universal health care / Free-market competition can fix rising health care costs / Free-market competition will not fix rising health care costs / Consumer-driven health care is more affordable / Consumer-driven health care is less effective
How will the 2010 health care reform law impact America? : Health care reform law expands coverage to millions of Americans / Health care reform law expands government control / Health care reform law will increase the federal debt / Health care reform law will reduce the federal debt / Health care reform law will harm seniors / Health care reform law will benefit seniors
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