Description
This book, The Disability Business: Rehabilitation in America by Gary Albrecht, offers an institutional analysis of the disability and rehabilitation industry. It explores how government and health insurance funding influence the quality of care provided to millions of consumers. The book examines the interplay between profit motives, fiscal growth, and marketing within the rehabilitation sector. It addresses key questions about consumer care, industry function, key players, and their interactions. Albrecht analyzes how income, income potential, and insurance coverage impact care quality and traces the evolution of care due to industry financial growth. The book provides a realistic assessment of policy options for ensuring equitable access to quality rehabilitation services. It is recognized with the American Sociological Association's Eliot Freidson Award and the 1993 Award for the Promotion of Human Welfare. This used book is in good condition.