why the U.S. has no national health insurance Quadagno, Jill S. creator text nyu New York Oxford Oxford University Press 2005 monographic eng

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1 online resource (xi, 274 p.) : ill. Every industrial nation in the world guarantees their citizens access to essential health care services - every country, that is, except the United States. Indeed, one in eight Americans - a shocking 43 million people - the majority in working families, do not have any health care insurance. This title offers a history of America's failed efforts to address the health care needs of its citizens. specialized Jill Quadagno. Includes bibliographical references. National health insurance United States History 20th century Medically uninsured persons United States History 20th century Health insurance Government policy United States History 20th century Right to health United States History 20th century Health services accessibility United States History 20th century Health care reform United States History 20th century Medical policy United States History 20th century RA412.2 .Q33 2005 362.10425 9780199944026 (ebook) : http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195160390.001.0001 http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780195160390.001.0001 StDuBDS 120418 20150804193929.0 EDZ0000082823