With 150 original color charts and graphs, American Health Economy Illustrated is an attractive, user-friendly, one-of-a-kind resource on the economics of health care in the United States. Covering topics such as 'How Is Each Health Care Dollar Spent?' and 'Who Pays for Health Services?,' this comprehensive, accessible guide will be of interest to everyone concerned about the future of health care in America.

Rise of a massive health sector -- How is each health dollar spent? -- Who pays for health services? -- The employer role in U.S. health care -- Government expenditures, taxes, and deficits -- Health services and the family budget -- Who produces health services? -- Health services and the distribution of national income -- Productivity in the health sector -- The labor force and employment in the health sector -- Personal incomes and health care -- Distribution of health services -- Poverty and health -- The structure of the health sector -- Health, wealth, and debt -- Economic fluctuations and health -- Health services and quality of life -- U.S. health care in a global economy -- Do Americans get good value for money in health care? -- Are health spending trends sustainable?.