Basics of the U.S. Health Care System. Text with Access Code

Niles, Nancy J. MS, MPH, PhD

Book Information
Edition:	5th
Publisher:	Jones & Bartlett Publishing
ISBN:	1-284-26298-7 (1284262987)
ISBN-13:	978-1-284-26298-8 (9781284262988)
Old Edition:	1-284-16987-1
Binding:	with Supplement
Copyright:	2024
Publish Date:	10/23
Weight:	2.00 Lbs.
Pages:	496
Carton Quantity:	16
Subject Class:	M-A (Medical Administration and Health Policy)
Doody Star Rating:	4
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 6 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply. This product contains software or Internet access code(s). Returns are not accepted if seal is broken or if access code revealed.
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Medical Prof
Subject Definition:	Delivery of Health Care-U.S.; Insurance, Health-U.S.
NLM Class:	W 84
LC Class:	RA445
Abstract:	Basics of the U.S. Health Care System provides a broad introduction to the workings of the U.S. health care system. Engaging and activities-oriented, the text offers an accessible overview of the major concepts of healthcare operations; the role of government and public health; inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care services; payors and financing; careers; and legal and ethical issues.Updated with new data throughout, Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Fifth Edition also includes coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the global impact of the pandemic and global vaccination rates; the impact of socioeconomic factors on COVID outcomes; the disease's impact on mental health; the U.S. government role in managing the pandemic, and more.

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