Leiyu Shi

Douglas A. Singh

Oversized Paperback (4 to 6 lbs)

Florida

Social Studies

A Systems Approach

This resource provides a comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the US health system, fom its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique "systems" approach, it brings together information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read text that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance, while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together.

Delivering Health Care in America

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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.The Seventh Edition covers:* New trends in health care * Chronic conditions in the U.S. along with updated information on global pandemics and infectious diseases* Healthy People 2020 goals* 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.* Experiences with CO-OPs and ACOs under Obamacare.* Perspectives on community-based LTC. Trends in institutional care.* The uninsured after the ACA; the current status of the homeless; the plight of mental health and healthcare; the quality of care indicators* 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

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Category - Textbook/Educational Curriculum / College & Above

Format - Paperback

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