Includes bibliographical references (pages [293]-336) and index.
Contents
The WHO ranking of health systems redux : a critical appraisal -- The limited value of life expectancy comparisons in ranking health systems -- Infant mortality as an indicator of health and health care -- Measuring medical care quality in the United States -- Evaluating access to America's medical care -- Specialists and medical innovation : the best of the best -- Maintaining excellence while reducing costs : an American solution.