Delivering health care in America
Subtitle: a systems approach
By: Leiyu Shi, Douglas A. Singh.
Contributors: Singh, Douglas A., 1946-
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 652
Subjects: Medical care -- United States.; Medical policy -- United States.; Delivery of Health Care -- United States.; Health Policy -- United States.
Description: This book provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the basic structures and operations of one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy. With the most current data, legislation, and overall system changes addressed, the third edition covers the conceptual basis for the system, its historical origins, the structures of ambulatory care, inpatient care, and other important services structures, the translation of these structures into health services themselves, and the manifestations of their impact on costs and quality. The text includes learning objectives, review questions, and key terminology.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Ch. 1. A distinctive system of health care delivery; title: Ch. 2. Beliefs, values, and health; title: Ch. 3. The evolution of health services in the United States; title: Ch. 4. Health services professionals; title: Ch. 5. Medical technology; title: Ch. 6. Health services financing; title: Ch. 7. Outpatient and primary care services; title: Ch. 8. Inpatient facilities and services; title: Ch. 9. Managed care and integrated organizations; title: Ch. 10. Long-term care; title: Ch. 11. Health services for special populations; title: Ch. 12. Cost, access, and quality; title: Ch. 13. Health policy; title: Ch. 14. The future of health services delivery.