"Health care delivery in the United States is an enormously complex enterprise, and its $1.6 trillion annual expenditures involve a host of competing interests. While arguably the nation offers among the most technologically advanced medical care in the world, the American system consistently under performs relative to its resources. Gaps in financing and service delivery pose major barriers to improving health, reducing disparities, ach ..."
"Volume 10 in this acclaimed annual series assembles contributions from one hundred and ten outstanding researchers and practitioners in the evaluation field. The forty one case studies, position papers, and analyses offered in this collection provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of evaluation knowledge."
""A marvelous collection of ideas and insights by first-rate scholars. This book lays a foundation for more creative and effective policymaking." --Stephen M. Shortell, Dean, School of Public Health and Blue Cross of California Distiguished Professor of Health Policy and Management, University of California, Berkeley Health care delivery in the United States is an enormously complex and expensive enterprise that involves a host of com ..."