Routledge - The Accidental System: Health Care Policy In America

Explore the complex landscape of American healthcare through the lens of The Accidental System: Health Care Policy In America. Published by Routledge, this book examines the ongoing debate that emerged following the demise of the Clinton health care reform plan. The text explores the fundamental tension between viewing quality healthcare as a public right, similar to education, or as a private matter, similar to life insurance. Written by Michael D. Reagan, Professor Emeritus at the University of California at Riverside, this work provides a deep look into the political and social arguments that shape national policy. Whether discussed in newspapers or at dinner tables, the question of how healthcare should be structured remains a central part of the American conversation. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to understand the history and the political arguments surrounding health care reform in the United States.