Part 1: The Relevance of Economics in Health and Medical Care
1    U.S. Medical Care: Crisis or Conundrum
2    Using Economics to Study Health Issues
3    Analyzing Medical Care Markets

Part 2: Demand-Side Considerations
4    Demand for Health and Medical Care
5    The Market for Health Insurance

Part 3: Supply-Side Considerations
6    Managed Care
7    The Market for Health Care Professionals
8    The Market for Hospital Services

Part 4: Confounding Factors -- SALT
9    Sociocultural Considerations
10  The Aging of the Population
11  The Legal System and Medical Malpractice
12  Technology in Medicine

Part 5: Public Policy in Medical Care Delivery
13  Policies That Enhance Access
14  Policies to Contain Costs
15  Medical Care Systems Worldwide
16  Medical Care Reform in the United States
17  Lessons for Public Policy