Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach
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Delivering Health Care in America
Delivering Health Care in America, Seventh Edition is the most current and comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system—from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique “systems” approach, the text brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read resource that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together.
With updated data and figures throughout, the new seventh edition is a thorough revision that highlights many new trends in health care; examines current challenges in cost, access, and quality; and explores the legacy of Obamacare and the future of health care reform in view of the new presidency.
A Systems Approach
New trends in health care
Chronic conditions in the U.S. along with updated information on global pandemics and infectious diseases
Implications of healthcare professional shortage and the major issues in healthcare workforce after the ACA
New regulations for medical devices and the impact medical technology and technology assessment.
Current information on health insurance
New assessments of patient-centered medical homes in primary care; primary care providers in other countries; and current developments in alternative medicine
Updates on hospital utilization and costs.
Current challenges in health care cost, access, and quality; pay-for-performance in healthcare
The critical policy issues; future health policy issues/challenges in both US and abroad
ASIN : 1284124495
Publisher : Jones & Bartlett Learning; 7th edition (October 20, 2017)
Language : English
Paperback : 646 pages
ISBN-10 : 9781284124491
ISBN-13 : 978-1284124491
Item Weight : 1.81 pounds
Dimensions : 7 x 1 x 9 inches
