The U.S. Healthcare System: An Introduction
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 453
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THE U.S. HEALTHCARE SYSTEM: AN INTRODUCTION provides readers with an introductory overview of the healthcare system in the United States, including its many components and the challenges created by the current system’s organization.
The text defines healthcare; explores the evolution of healthcare’s organization and delivery; considers the impact of healthcare cost, quality, and access; and includes an opportunity to compare the U.S. healthcare system with a sampling of international healthcare systems.
The text also includes interactive multimedia, videos, and feature boxes that will help readers think further about major topics and apply concepts discussed in the chapters.
Chapter 1 Introduction to the U.S. Healthcare System
Chapter 2 A Brief History of Healthcare in the United States
Chapter 3 Healthcare Financing and Reimbursement
Chapter 4 Healthcare Personnel
Chapter 5 Hospitals, Clinics, Offices, and Other Points of Delivery
Chapter 6 Long-Term Care and Mental Healthcare
Chapter 7 Integrative Care
Chapter 8 Public Health and Policy
Chapter 9 Healthcare Research
Chapter 10 Healthcare and Technology
Chapter 11 International Systems in Healthcare
Chapter 12 The Future of U.S. Healthcare
Appendix The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) of 2010
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