Essentials of the U.S. health care system

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"Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Fifth Edition is a clear and concise distillation of the major topics covered in the best-selling Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. This edition is a well-organized resource that covers the major characteristics, foundations, and...

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Main Authors: Shi, Leiyu (Author), Singh, Douglas A., 1946- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2019
Edition:Fifth edition.
Subjects:
Medical care > United States.
Medical policy > United States.
Delivery of Health Care.
Health Policy.
Medical care.
United States.
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • Major characteristics of U.S. health care delivery
  • Foundations of U.S. health care delivery
  • Historical overview of U.S. health care delivery
  • Health care providers and professionals
  • Technology and its effects
  • Financing and reimbursement methods
  • Outpatient services and primary care
  • Hospitals
  • Managed care and integrated systems
  • Long-term care services
  • Populations with special health needs
  • Cost, access, and quality
  • Health policy
  • The future of health services delivery.

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