These lectures review the research and experience on the subject of health care economy. The author also sets down a moderately rigorous statement of the econom

Consolidation in the private health insurance (PHI) industry may be resulting in less competitive markets and contributing to rising health insurance rates paid

"Competition. Deregulation. Free market forces. The debate over competition in health care that raged in the 1970s brought with it a new economic jargon, a voca