Essentials of the U.S. health care system
By: Leiyu Shi, Douglas A. Singh.
Contributors: Singh, Douglas A., 1946-
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Sudbury, Mass
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780763763800
Subjects: Medical care -- United States; Medical policy -- United States; Delivery of Health Care -- United States; Health Policy -- United States
Other titles: Essentials of the United States health care system
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Major characteristics of US health care delivery; title: Foundation of US health care delivery; title: Historical overview of US health care; title: Health care providers and professionals; title: Technology and its effects; title: Financing and reimbursement methods; title: Outpatient services and primary care; title: Hospitals; title: Managed care and integrated systems; title: Long-term care services; title: Underserved populations; title: Cost, access, and quality; title: Health policy; title: The future of health services delivery.