Delivering Health Care in America A Systems Approach, 8th Edition.

Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach, 8th Edition. by Leiyu Shi (Author), Douglas A. Singh (Author)

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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.