Renewing the Promise: Medicare and Its ReformDavid Blumenthal, Mark Schlesinger, Pamela Brown Drumheller Oxford University Press, 1988 - 215 lappuses This is a timely, comprehensive examination of the history, current status, and future prospects of Medicare. It provides an analysis of Medicare's accomplishments and failings, an assessment of alternative approaches to remedying the problems, a discussion of the principles that can guide the choice among options, and the authors' recommendations for reform. The book is based on a careful consideration of the health care needs of the elderly, and reflects the work of physicians, gerontologists, lawyers, former Medicare administrators, health economists, political scientists, and experts on government and public policy. Professionals and policy-makers will appreciate this thoughtful examination of the Medicare program. |
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The Beginnings | 3 |
The Record to Date | 20 |
Beneficiary Cost Sharing in the Medicare Program | 31 |
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