The healing of America : a global quest for better, cheaper, and fairer health care / T.R. Reid.

Author/creator Reid, T. R.
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Penguin Press, 2009.
Description277 pages ; 25 cm
Subjects

Contents A quest for two cures -- Different models, common principles -- The paradox -- The vital card -- Germany : applied Christianity? -- Japan : Bismarck on rice -- The U.K. : universal coverage; no bills -- Canada : sorry to keep you waiting? -- Out of pocket -- Too big to change? -- An apple a day -- The first question.
Abstract "New York Times"-bestselling author Reid shows how all the other industrialized democracies have achieved something the U.S. can't seem to do: provide health care for everybody at a reasonable cost.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [261]-267) and index.
LCCN 2009009555
ISBN9781594202346
ISBN1594202346

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