Themes in Health Policy (Falcone and
Hartwig 1991)
n Themes are driven by:
F Political needs generated by specific interest in society
F Medical and dental professionals who define and
protect quality
F Consumers who demand easier access
2 Toby Cohen “American system is driven by equal access and
competition NYT: health care and class struggle; 11/17/91.
F Payers who include employers and taxpayers who
demand lower expenditures