Essentials of the U.S. health care system /

Essentials of the U.S. health care system /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:	Shi, Leiyu.
Edition:	2nd ed.
Imprint:	Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett Publishers, c2010.
Description:	xxiii, 360 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Language:	English
Subject:	Medical care -- United States. Medical policy -- United States. Delivery of Health Care -- United States. Health Policy -- United States. Medical care. Medical policy. United States.
Format:	E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:	http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7733640

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Varying Form of Title:	Essentials of the United States health care system
Other authors / contributors:	Singh, Douglas A., 1946-
ISBN:	9780763763800 (pbk.) 0763763802 (pbk.)
Notes:	Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of Contents:

Major characteristics of U.S. health care delivery
Foundation of U.S. health care delivery
Historical overview of U.S. health care delivery
Health care providers and professionals
Technology and its effects
Financing and reimbursement methods
Outpatient services and primary care
Hospitals
Managed care and integrated systems
Long-term care services
Underserved populations
Cost, access, and quality
Health policy
The future of health services delivery.