Gregory Privitera is a Professor in Psychology at St. Bonaventure University, where he is a recipient of its highest teaching honor and its highest honor for research and scholarship. He is a three-time national-award-winning author, and best-selling author. His widely recognized research bridges knowledge creation across the health and health care policy space. James Gillespie is an Assistant Professor in Business and Management at Saint Mary's College, a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, and a Senior Advisor at Stanford School of Medicine. His research focuses on the management, policy, and strategic dimensions of the healthcare sector. He has been published in many leading academic and practitioner journals.

'Gregory J. Privitera and James J. Gillespie have created an exceptional picture of the multi-layered opportunities within US health care today.  They consistently bring their thesis back to the patients and the drivers of health, both medical and social, even as they tackle the forces of payor, government, investment and healthcare models. Having all this in one volume is a massive gift for anyone who has an interest in healthcare.' Bryan Becker, MD, Professor of Medicine, TCU Burnett School of Medicine

• 1. Moving Toward a Healthy Society; 2. Paying the Most, Getting the Least; 3. Government Drives Access; 4. Private Industry as a Partner in Healthcare; 5. Health Needs to Be About People; Not Politics; 6. The Affordable Care Act: Why is It So Unaffordable?; 7. The Healthcare Debate: Is It Too Focused on Insurance?; 8. Health Equity: Is It Even Possible?; 9. Moving Toward More Inclusive Healthcare Policy; 10. Expanding the Role of Patients in Healthcare; Glossary; References; Index.

Gregory Privitera is a Professor in Psychology at St. Bonaventure University, where he is a recipient of its highest teaching honor and its highest honor for research and scholarship. He is a three-time national-award-winning author, and best-selling author. His widely recognized research bridges knowledge creation across the health and health care policy space. James Gillespie is an Assistant Professor in Business and Management at Saint Mary's College, a Senior Advisor at McKinsey & Company, and a Senior Advisor at Stanford School of Medicine. His research focuses on the management, policy, and strategic dimensions of the healthcare sector. He has been published in many leading academic and practitioner journals.

'Gregory J. Privitera and James J. Gillespie have created an exceptional picture of the multi-layered opportunities within US health care today.  They consistently bring their thesis back to the patients and the drivers of health, both medical and social, even as they tackle the forces of payor, government, investment and healthcare models. Having all this in one volume is a massive gift for anyone who has an interest in healthcare.' Bryan Becker, MD, Professor of Medicine, TCU Burnett School of Medicine

• 1. Moving Toward a Healthy Society; 2. Paying the Most, Getting the Least; 3. Government Drives Access; 4. Private Industry as a Partner in Healthcare; 5. Health Needs to Be About People; Not Politics; 6. The Affordable Care Act: Why is It So Unaffordable?; 7. The Healthcare Debate: Is It Too Focused on Insurance?; 8. Health Equity: Is It Even Possible?; 9. Moving Toward More Inclusive Healthcare Policy; 10. Expanding the Role of Patients in Healthcare; Glossary; References; Index.