Introduction to Health Care Services - Foundations and Challenges (Paperback)

A comprehensive guide to the structure, synergy, and challenges in U.S. health care delivery Introduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and Challenges offers new insights into the most important sectors of the United States' health care industry and the many challenges the future holds. Designed to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date understanding of the system, this textbook covers the many facets of health care delivery and details the interaction of health, environments, organizations, populations, and the health professions. Written by authors with decades of experience teaching and working in health care administration and management, the book examines the current state and changing face of health care delivery in the United States. Each chapter includes learning objectives and discussion questions that help guide and engage deeper consideration of the issues at hand, providing a comprehensive approach for students. Cases studies demonstrating innovations in the delivery of health care services are also presented. Health care administration requires a thorough understanding of the multiple systems that define and shape the delivery of health care in the United States. At the same time, it is important for students to gain an appreciation of the dilemma confronting policy makers, providers, and patients in the struggle to balance cost, quality, and access. Introduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and Challenges is an in-depth examination of the major health care issues and policy changes that have had an impact on the U.S. health care delivery system. * Includes information on U.S. health care delivery, from care to cost, and the forces of change * Focuses on major industry players, including providers, insurers, and facilities * Highlights challenges facing health care delivery in the future, including physician shortages, quality care, and the chronic disease epidemic The U.S. health care system is undergoing major reform, and the effects will ripple across every sector of the industry. Introduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and Challenges gives students a complete introduction to understanding the issues and ramifications.

General

Imprint:	John Wiley & Sons
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2015
First published:	2014
Authors:	BJ Healey
Dimensions:	241 x 177 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	480
ISBN-13:	978-1-118-40793-6
Categories:	Books > Medicine > General issues > Health systems & services > General Promotions
LSN:	1-118-40793-8
Barcode:	9781118407936

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