Medicaid Politics And Policy, 1965-2007
Document Type
Book
Publication Date
2008
Published In
Medicaid Politics And Policy, 1965-2007
Abstract
A central theme of the book is that Medicaid is a weak entitlement," one less established or effectively defended than Medicare or Social Security, but more secure than welfare or food stamps. Medicaid has the flexibility to adapt (or be adapted) as well as a capacity to defend incremental and opportunistic gains. At the same time, the program lacks an effective mechanism for overall reform. It has grown enormously since its inception to become the largest health insurance system in the country, a source of perennial complaint and, most recently, of continuing crisis." "The dual emphasis upon politics and policy is important to make the arcane Medicaid program accessible to the reader, and to distinguish policy grounded in facts and analysis from partisan bombast and ideology. The result is an authoritative account and reference for those seeking to refresh a perspective or to look further.
Published By
Transaction
Recommended Citation
David G. Smith and J. D. Moore. (2008). Medicaid Politics And Policy, 1965-2007.
https://works.swarthmore.edu/fac-poli-sci/133