Delivering Health Care in Ame Pb: A Systems Approach - Softcover

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ISBN 10: 0763731994 ISBN 13: 9780763731991

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2003

Synopsis

Delivering Health Care in America, Third Edition provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the basic structures and operations of one of the largest sectors of the U.S. economy. With the most current data, legislation, and overall system changes addressed, the third edition covers the conceptual basis for the system, its historical origins, the structures of ambulatory care, inpatient care, and other important services structures, the translation of these structures into health services themselves, and the manifestations of their impact on costs and quality. The text includes learning objectives, review questions, and key terminology.

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Synopsis:

This undergraduate textbook outlines the components of the U.S. health care delivery system, its historical origins, the outpatient and primary care services, inpatient care facilities, and the factors behind escalating costs. The third edition reflects recent data and research findings, and addresses the new challenges of bioterrorism and medical

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0763731994
• ISBN 13: 9780763731991
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 652