Delivering Health Care in America: . (Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach)

Shi, Leiyu

ISBN 10: 128403545X / ISBN 13: 9781284035452

Edité par Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2013

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Synopsis :

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. New to this Edition: New material on U.S. health reform New material on health reform in other countries New material on Healthy People 2020 New information on CMS’s innovative healthcare delivery New information on community health centers Introduction of the medical home concept Data update throughout the book Latest research findings as applicable Enhanced content on The Patient Protection and Affordability Act of 2010 Enhanced content on clinical guidelines Enhanced content on public health system and services Enhanced content on vulnerable populations Enhanced content on primary care from the Global Perspective Revised perspectives on the future of health care in America Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, Instructor's Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, TestBank Student Resources: Glossary, Flash Cards, Crosswords, Matching Questions, Web Links

À propos de l?auteur: Dr.'Leiyu Shi is Professor of health policy and management from Johns'Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health Department of Health'Policy and Management. He received his doctoral education from University of California'Berkeley majoring in health policy and services research. He also has a masters'in business administration focusing on finance. Academically he serves as Director of the Johns Hopkins-Tsinghua Dr.PH Program for Healthcare Management and Leadership and Director of the Asia-Pacific Rim Dr.PH Program. In terms of research, he serves as Director of Johns Hopkins Primary Care Policy'Center and Director of Johns Hopkins Asia-Pacific Center for Hospital Management and Leadership Research. Dr. Shi’s research and practice focus on'primary care, hospitals, health care systems, community health centers, health disparities, and vulnerable'populations. Dr. Shi'is also one of the developers of the Johns Hopkins Primary Care'Assessment Tools that have been widely used internationally to measure primary'health care performance at the individual, practice, and system levels. Dr.'Shi is the author of thirteen textbooks and over 300 scientific journal'articles. He is named by Thomson Reuters in 2014 as among the top cited (and therefore most influential) scientists in the world in the area of Social'Science general. Dr. Singh teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in health care delivery, policy, finance, and management in the School of Business and Economics and in the Department of Political Science at Indiana University-South Bend. He has authored/coauthored four books and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Before pursuing an academic career, he spent over 15 years in the long-term care industry and held positions of administrator, regional manager, vice president, and consultant. He was awarded the long-term care research award by the Foundation of American College of Health Care Administrators in 1995.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Delivering Health Care in America: . (...
Éditeur : Jones & Bartlett Learning
Date d'édition : 2013
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : Good
Edition : 5ème Édition