Health Care USA: Understanding Its Organization and Delivery | 
| Authors: Harry A. Sultz, Kristina M. Young
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
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Edition: 6
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Pages: 492
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6 x 1.2
ISBN: 0763749745
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.10973
EAN: 9780763749743
ASIN: 0763749745
Publication Date: March 26, 2008
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Product Description
Health Care USA, Sixth Edition is an ideal text for introductory courses on the organization and delivery of U.S. health care for students in schools of public health, medicine, nursing, dentistry, health administration, and other health professions. It provides an introduction to the health care system and an overview of the professional, political, social, and economic forces that have shaped it and will continue to do so. The Sixth Edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect the most recent changes of this growing and dynamic industry. Revisions include: Updated data on the size and cost of the U.S. health care system. New information on Managed Care Organizations, PPOs, and HMOs. New information on the variety of efforts of hospitals to reduce medical errors. Developments from the Freedom Commission on Mental Health initiative. A new discussion on the hospital competition with privately owned outpatient facilities. Updated Department of Labor estimates on health care personnel and the factors that influence demand and utilization. New data on the number of un- or under-insured Americans. A new discussion of government and private insurer cost savings initiatives through education and case management. A new discussion of the effect of the influx of Iraq War causalities on VA services. Updates on federal, state, and local public health initiatives in emergency preparedness.
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Healthe care usa February 16, 2008
almost a new book, arrived before the class start which is good for me to prepare my reading as a chinese reader
 Health Care in a Nutshell January 11, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I'm graduating this semester in Health Care Mangement. I reference this book my entire time. This book was a great summary of healthcare. Many say it's hard to read, but I think it did a very good job getting the point across. Before reading this book, I had no knowledge of health care. I felt this one book was able to cover every aspect of health care. This book is well worth it.
Timely May 6, 2007
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Not only did this book come in perfect condition, but it came long before I expected it. This efficiency makes me want to order all of my text books from Amazon.
great deal January 31, 2007
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the shipment of the product was fast and i received it in time for class. also, the price was reasonable and way below the price at the university bookstore.
A solid guide for students, professionals, and lay people September 12, 2006
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Now in an updated fifth edition, Health Care USA: Understanding Its Organization And Delivery by co-authors Harry A. Sultz (Dean Emeritus School of Health Related Professions State University of New York at Buffalo) and Kristina M. Young (Instructor Department of Social and Preventive Medicine School of Public Health and Health Professions University of Buffalo, State University of New York) is a solid guide for students, professionals, and lay people to the latest industry developments, cost increases, and legal transformations to the American health care system. From the organization, origin, and performance of hospitals, to the nuances of financing health care, managed health care, long-term care, and mental health services, Health Care USA spares neither depth nor statistical analysis. Charts and graphs help illustrate the meticulously researched data, and exhaustive notes and an index round out this "must-have" reference guide for any reader seeking a better understanding of America's governmental health care bureaucracy.
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