Understanding the U. S. Health Services System 4th edition

ISBN:1567933386

ISBN13:9781567933383

Publisher:Health Administration Press

Authors:Phoebe Lindsey Barton, Phoebe Barton

Understanding the U. S. Health Services System Description

Understanding the U. S. Health Services System 4 Edition This book provides a straightforward explanation of the complex health services system. It explains the basic concepts as well as current issues to clarify how the U.S. health services system is organized, managed, and financed. This edition addresses the many changes happening in the U.S. health care system and updates data and statistics so readers can understand and discuss the current issues. New in the fourth edition: # An update on the changes to Medicare coverage, including adding means testing on optional coverage for beneficiaries # A new discussion of the legislation the current administration would like to implement for universal healthcare coverage # A new focus on the quality-of-care debate and pay-for-performance incentives # New requirements for not-for-profit hospitals to report services provided in order to validate their tax status # An update on managed care and how universal coverage could change payment and delivery # Updated information on biomedical research and the debate on whether the United States will remain a leader in this effort # A new discussion of the effects of the current economic downturn on healthcare # An updated discussion on the status of the healthcare workforce and how nursing and possible physician shortages will affect our system # A discussion on health care expenditures and the estimated 47 million people who are currently uninsured # A master bibliography has been created and is now located at the back of the book # Updated glossary and acronym list
Back to Top

Log In

Contact Us

Upload An Image

Please select an image to upload
Note: must be in .png, .gif or .jpg format
OR
Provide URL where image can be downloaded
Note: must be in .png, .gif or .jpg format

By clicking this button,
you agree to the terms of use

By clicking "Create Alert" I agree to the Uloop Terms of Use.

Image not available.

Add a Photo

Please select a photo to upload
Note: must be in .png, .gif or .jpg format