Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Second Edition [Paperback] chapter Summaries:
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Covering the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system, Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System is a clear and concise distillation of the important topics covered in Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. Ideal for courses in health policy, allied health, health administration and more, this comprehensive revision clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance and presents a solid overview of how the various components fit together. The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with all new data, charts, and tables throughout. New content includes: Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP. Ongoing evolution in U.S. health care as a result of corporatization and globalization; The role of hospitalists; Updated content on Parts C and D of Medicare. including information on high-deductible health plans/health savings accounts as an insurance option; Updated content on primary care and community oriented health care development; Current development on hospital extensions to the community; Current development on nano technology; Current health policy issues; Current discussion on healthcare reforms, including future challenges posed by the increased need for long-term care.
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Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Second Edition [Paperback] Book Reviews:
Department of Health Policy Management Professor Leiyu Shi and School of Public and Environmental Affairs Associate Professor Douglas Singh present Essentials of the US Health Care System, a concise and accessible introduction to available US health care. Written as a textbook especially for students considering a profession in the field, yet also accessible to lay readers, Essentials of the US Health Care System includes basic information concerning the effects of modern medical technology, the roles of different providers and professionals in US health care, managed care and health networks, long-term care services, and much more. Graphs, charts, and black-and- white photographs round out this excellent primer of basic terms and concepts; each section features a neatly summarized conclusion and a list of references for more information. Also very highly recommended is the author’s previous textbook, Delivering Health Care In America: A Systems Approach.
() This is a great book and also includes a student companion, which is like a workbook or note taker. The student companion has helped me to understand the chapters.
() This was a good intro to the US ‘heath care’ system. It’s written for the general public, so reading was easy. This book seemed a little biased, but made some great points especially when highlighting the flaws in the US health care system.