Introduction

Introduction

Health care policy aficionados and those new to the issues will enjoy this month's reviews. Critical by Tom Daschle (with Scott Greenberger and Jeanne Lambrew) reviews Dashle's recent proposals for health care reform, which are thoughtful and relevant, despite his withdrawal as nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services. In Defiance of Death: Exposing the Real Costs of End-of-Life Care, is a personal and impassioned account of the decisions that led to the current healthcare crisis, and it offers possible solutions. Both books provide helpful background for the current health care debate.