This book is the first volume in a completely new public health book series, edited by the Institute of Health Economics (IHE) in Edmonton, Canada. Written by leading experts in the field, Financing Health Care: New Ideas for a Changing Society offers a comprehensive overview of possible health care financing from an international perspective. Starting with various funding methods, this important reference work also features sections on different health care payment and purchasing mechanisms, as well as equity issues. This book is an invaluable resource for all medical and allied health professionals, and those working in health care industries, insurance, and economics.