Understanding Health Policy

Bodenheimer, Thomas S. MD

Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Incorporated
ISBN:	0-07-149606-8 (0071496068)
ISBN-13:	978-0-07-149606-3 (9780071496063)
New Edition:	0-07-177052-6
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2009
Publish Date:	08/08
Weight:	0.90 Lbs.
Pages:	222
Carton Quantity:	30
Subject Class:	PUB (Public Health)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
ISSN Series:	Lange Medical Books
Discipline:	Public Health
Subject Definition:	Health Policy-U.S.; Health Care Costs-U.S.
NLM Class:	WA 540
LC Class:	RA395
Abstract:	Understanding Health Policy is the best-written, most informative book available on the subject-and it's the #1 choice for health-care students and professionals alike. The authors carefully weave key principles, descriptions, and concrete examples into chapters that make important health policy issues both interesting and understandable. fully updated to reflect current issues in the ever-changing world of health care, the newest edition addresses all the topics that affect you most, from the structure and organization of the industry to issues regarding government and private insurance to access to healthcare. everything you need to understand how the health care system works--and your role in it: Clinical vignettes in every chapter illustrate key points; Detailed treatment of both U.S. and international issues; A complete chapter of review questions; NEW Expanded coverage of health-care workers other than physicians; NEW Closer scrutiny of the pharmaceutical industry; and NEW Brand-new chapter on the medical education system.

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