The Market Structure of the Health Insurance Industry
Description:
This report discusses whether or not the current health insurance market structure hinders the U.S. health system's ability to reach the policy goals of expanding health insurance coverage and containing health care costs. It also describes the forces that have shaped the health insurance industry, including its historical evolution, characteristics of health care and health insurance, determinants of supply and demand for health insurance, and the nature of competition among health insurers.
Date:
May 25, 2010
Creator:
Austin, D. Andrew & Hungerford, Thomas L.
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department