Government and U. S. Policy for U. S. Health Leaders
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC
Published: 2019
Language: eng
Number of pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9781284182125
Description: "This book takes a balanced, interprofessional look at several topics including (1) the need for understanding health theory and policies, political philosophies, history of health policy, and comparative national health systems, (2) policy-making theories, (3) policy-making process, (4) policy outcomes as framed by cost, access, and quality, and (5) how to influence the process. The unique aspects of this book are its comprehensive and exhaustive discussion of health policy beginning with a discussion of government, political philosophy, and health policy. Moving next to international health comparisons, political theory, and the policy process. The book finishes with health policy topical concerns, policy outcomes, and advocacy"--