Health policy analysis: an interdisciplinary approach

American exceptionalism : structural and conceptual -- American exceptionalism : historical and political -- Where do we want to be? -- Representative policy options -- The policy analysis process : identification and definition -- The policy analysis process : health technology assessment -- The policy analysis process : evidence-based medicine -- The policy analysis process : evaluation of political feasibility -- The policy analysis process-evaluation of economic viability -- The policy analysis process : analysis of values and social context -- Implementation strategy and planning -- Health professional leadership -- Conclusion : all those levers and still no fulcrum

This text is about the process of developing health policy relevant to the United States. We have included the perspectives of a number of disciplines and professions. We have drawn heavily on our personal experiences and backgrounds, which include economics, political science, management, communications, and public health. We have also drawn on the experiences of other countries.