MAP20070012058Sorkin, Alan L.Health economics : an introduction / Alan L. Sorkin. — 3rd ed. — New York ; Toronto : Lexington Books : Maxwell Macmillan International : Maxwell Macmillan Canada, cop. 1992236 p. ; 24 cmSumario: Health expenditures and health status -- The demand for health services -- The supply and demand for health personnel -- Hospital costs and reimbursement -- The costs and benefits of health programs -- Financing and utilization of health services in developing countries -- Population growth and economic development -- Health insurance -- Economic aspects of the Medicare and Medicaid programs -- Health Maintenance Organizations and Preferred Provider Organizations