Health Care Reform

This title gives readers a balanced look at the issue of health care reform in the United States and the surrounding arguments. A historic overview of the U.S. health care system is introduced, including Medicare, Medicaid, and HMOs. Also covered are economic concerns and political aspects, including President Obama's latest plans for improvement. Additionally, the Canadian health care system is compared with the U.S. system. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Sources for further research Table of contents The Essential Viewpoints series examines critical debates occurring today, including the legislation that has shaped the issue as well as the numerous sides of each argument. Color photos, detailed maps, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-follow text. Each book includes a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Viewpoints is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.