An in-depth look at disparities in health and health care, fully updated for 2021 Vulnerable Populations in the United States, 3rd Edition provides a general framework for studying vulnerable populations and summarizes major health and health care disparities by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage. This updated contains the latest statistics and figures, incorporates new information related to Healthy People 2020, analyzes the latest data and trends in health and health care disparities, and provides a detailed synthesis of recent and increasingly expansive programs and initiatives to remedy these disparities. In addition, the Third Edition offers new coverage of health care reform, the "deaths of despair" (suicide, opioids, etc.), and the global primary care initiative. Based on the authors' teaching and research at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, this landmark text is an important resource for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for learning about vulnerable populations. The book's Web site includes instructor's materials that may be downloaded. Gain a general understanding of health and health care disparities related to race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage Access online resources including editable PowerPoint slides, video, and more Delve into the programs and initiatives designed to remedy inequalities in health and health care, including Healthy People 2020 updates Enjoy new coverage of health care reform, the "deaths of despair" (suicide, opioids, etc.), and the global primary care initiative End of chapter revision questions and other pedagogical features make this book a valuable learning tool for anyone studying at the advanced undergraduate or graduate levels. Additionally, it will prove useful in the field for medical professionals, social and community workers, and health educators in the public sphere.

Delivering Health Care in America, Eighth 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. The Eighth Edition of this highly current, forward-thinking text offers: - Updated new data for tables, charts, figures, and text based on the latest published data - New and emerging characteristics of the U.S. healthcare system such as 'accountable care,' 'integrated delivery,' and 'pay for value' - Coverage of COVID-19 topics in chapters 2, 5, 6, and 14 - The latest on the Affordable Care Act including its effects of insurance, access, and cost. - The latest in medical technology (artificial intelligence, electronic health records, Right to Try Act of 2018, etc.) along with integration of the digital environment throughout the text. - Current challenges and issues facing the U.S. health care system, such as care for populations with special needs and behavioral health services. - Navigate eBook access (included with each print text) provides entry to the enriched digital text, which includes chapter quizzes, interactive glossary and weblinks.

Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Sixth Edition is a clear and concise distillation of the major topics covered in the best-selling Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. Written with the undergraduate in mind, Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System is a reader-friendly, well organized resource that covers the major characteristics, foundations, and future of the U.S. health care system. The text clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance and presents a solid overview of how the various components fit together. Key Features: - Updated new data throughout. Tables, charts, figures, and text are all based on the latest data. - New sections on the prospects of healthcare reform under the Biden Administration and patient advocacy organizations. - Coverage of COVID, including the effects on U.S. hospitals, impact of vulnerable populations, implications for the future of health care delivery, etc. - Expanded coverage of nanomedicine, AI in health informatics, cybersecurity of data, and more. - Latest on ACA, including its effects on insurance, access, and cost. - New sections on payments for quality and cost savings; Payment Driven Payment Model (PDPM), payments for rehabilitation therapy. - Updates on forces of future change; cost, coverage and access dilemmas; and expectations of health reform in the broader economic context. - Navigate eBook access (included with each print text) provides online or offline access to the digital text from a computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Based on the authors' teaching and research at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, the second edition of this landmark text offers a general framework for students, researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for learning about vulnerable populations. It contains in-depth data and information on major health and health care disparities by race or ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and health insurance coverage. It is thoroughly updated to include the latest data and trends and provides a detailed synthesis of recent and increasingly expansive programs and initiatives to remedy these disparities. To keep current with recent trends it incorporates the latest Healthy People 2020 objectives, includes new sections on real-world clinical examples, and discusses the impact of health care reform on vulnerable populations. The book's Web site includes instructor's materials that may be downloaded.

Praise for the First Edition of "Vulnerable Populations in the United States"

"An excellent primer for undergraduates and graduate students interested in vulnerable populations and health disparities."
--"New England Journal of Medicine"

"Combines thoughtful, coherent theory with a large amount of information available in a single source. It will prove to be a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, teachers, and students alike for years to come."
--"Journal of the American Medical Association"

"A very worthwhile read for health care administrators, health policy analysts, public health and health promotion practitioners, students of public health, and health researchers."
--"Inquiry"

"It makes clear that, for political, social, and economic (as well as moral) reasons, the country must increasingly make vulnerable populations a national health policy priority."
--"Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved"

"I have reviewed a number of books looking for meaningful content to help my students understand and work with vulnerable populations. This is the most comprehensive, yet understandable book on the topic."
--"Doody's Reviews"

"Provides much-needed guidance to policymakers challenged with providing solutions to this embarrassing issue in the United States."
--F. Douglas Scutchfield, MD, Peter P. Bosomworth Professor of Health Services Research and Policy, University of Kentucky

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Summary: - Presents A Comprehensive Overarching Framework To Portray The Determinants Of The Nation'S Health And Organize The Major Components Of The Book. Then, Under Each Major Component, We Present A More Detailed Framework Capturing The Essential Elements Of That Particular Component Of The Overarching Framework. This Would Be An Important New Addition To The Book And Will Make Better Sense To The Readers When Approaching The Reading Materials. - The Book Cross-Links To Delivering Healthcare In The US And Essentials Of The US Health Care System Books So That The Readings Presented In This Book Would Also Become Background And Supplemental Readings Of The Two Other Textbooks. - In Front Of Each Major Component, A Summary Section Highlights The Major Issues And Challenges Related To That Component And Provides A Summary Of The Representative Articles To Follow. This Helps Readers Clearly Grasp The Essential Elements Related To That Component And Understand The Main Objectives Of Each Of The Selected Readings For That Component. - The Book Will Include Both Classic Readings And New Readings Published Within The Last Five Years. - New Features: Introduces Articles On Healthcare Delivery And Interventions To Address Health Determinants And Improve Population Health From Other Countries In The World. Readers Will Benefit From Learning From Other Countries In Both Healthcare Delivery And Health Determinants Interventions. Other Positive Features Of The Book Include: - Limited Use Of Tables And Figures To Allow Readers To Grasp The Essence Of The Chapter Without Too Much Distraction - The Book Can Be Used Either Stand-Alone As A Textbook Or A Secondary Reader To A Health Care Related Course Courses Will Be Found In: Schools Of Public Health Department Of Health Administration And Policy School Of Nursing School Of Medicine Allied Health Competitive Features: Timely / Current Concise And Easy-To-Follow Well-Organized Focusing On Essentials Of U.S. Health Care Delivery Include Lessons And Experiences From Foreign Countries Inexpensive Qualifying Questions: A) Do Your Students Have Limited Knowledge Of U.S. Health Care? - The Book Includes Overviews And Collection Of Articles That Provide An Introduction To The Most Essentials Components Of U.S. Health Care Delivery At Layman'S Terms. B) Is Current Information Important In Your Teaching? - The Book Provides Relevantly Current Articles On Important Components Of U.S. Health Care Delivery. Its Relatively Short-Length Facilitates Quick Updates From Year To Year. C) Is Coherence Important To You And Your Students? - The Book Uses A Comprehensive Framework To Organize The Parts And Chapters. Its Limited Use Of Tables And Figures Does Not Cause Too Much A 'Slow-Down'.