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Delivering health care in America : a systems approach / Leiyu Shi, Douglas A. Singh.

By: Shi, Leiyu [author.].
Contributor(s): Singh, Douglas A, 1946- [author.].
Material type: TextTextPublisher: Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2019]Edition: Seventh edition.General Notes: Available on the Davenport University Library database page in the "e-books Ebook Central/Academic Complete" library.Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.Description: 1 online resource (xxii, 646 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781284124507.Subject(s): Medical care -- United States | Medical policy -- United StatesGenre/Form: Electronic books. DDC classification: 362.10973 Online resources: Access full-text materials at no charge.
Contents:
An overview of U.S. health care delivery -- Beliefs, values, and health -- The evolution of health services in the United States -- Health services professionals -- Medical technology -- Health services financing -- Outpatient and primary care services -- Inpatient facilities and services -- Managed care and integrated organizations -- Long-term care -- Health services for special populations -- Cost, access, and quality -- Health policy -- The future of health services delivery.
Summary: "Delivering Health Care in America, Seventh Edition is the most current and comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system--from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique "systems" approach, the text brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read resource that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together."--Provided by publisher.
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Available on the Davenport University Library database page in the "e-books Ebook Central/Academic Complete" library.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

An overview of U.S. health care delivery -- Beliefs, values, and health -- The evolution of health services in the United States -- Health services professionals -- Medical technology -- Health services financing -- Outpatient and primary care services -- Inpatient facilities and services -- Managed care and integrated organizations -- Long-term care -- Health services for special populations -- Cost, access, and quality -- Health policy -- The future of health services delivery.

"Delivering Health Care in America, Seventh Edition is the most current and comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system--from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique "systems" approach, the text brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read resource that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together."--Provided by publisher.

Online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed March 8, 2019).

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