Delivering health care in America : a systems approach /
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Author / Creator: | Shi, Leiyu. |
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Edition: | 5th ed. |
Imprint: | Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2012. |
Description: | xxvi, 634 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
Language: | English |
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Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8464251 |
Summary: | Given the recent and rapid developments in the delivery of health care in the United States, never has it been more important to have the most up-to-date resources for teaching students about this complex and dynamic industry. Now in its Fifth Edition, Delivering Health Care in America offers the most current and comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system--from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique "systems" approach, this bestselling text brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read resource that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance, while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together. |
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Physical Description: | xxvi, 634 p. : ill. ; 26 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781449626501 1449626505 |