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United States Health Care System Combining Business, Health, and Delivery

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ISBN-10: 0131391569

ISBN-13: 9780131391567

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Anne Austin, Vikki Wetle, Vikki Wetle

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UNITED STATES HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, THE: COMBINING BUSINESS, HEALTH, AND DELIVERY, 2/e#xA0;is the most readable, student-friendly overview of the US healthcare system. Written simply and informally, it focuses on breadth rather than non-essential depth, giving even inexperienced students the knowledge they need to succeed. It addresses these questions: #x1C;What is this business called healthcare?#x1D; #x1C;How do we pay for healthcare?#x1D; #x1C;Who provides healthcare?#x1D; and #x1C;Where and how is healthcare provided?#x1D; as well as related issues ranging from pharmaceuticals to research and prevention. This edition is fully updated for the latest trends, including the 2010 healthcare…    
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Book details

List price: $106.65
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Pearson Education
Publication date: 2/9/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 7.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English

Overview And Payment
Health and Healthcare in America: An Introduction
The Business Side of Healthcare
The Payment Process: Insurance and Third-Party Payers
The Payment Process: Government Payment Programs
Employment In Healthcare
Healthcare Providers: Physicians and Nurses
Other Clinical and Non-Clinical Healthcare Providers
The Delivery Systems
Offices, Clinics, and Hospitals
Tertiary Care: The Long-Term Care Continuum
Mental Health Services: A Combination of Systems
The Public Health System: The Government's Role
Healthcare Industry And Issues
Medical Technology, Pharmaceuticals, and Pharmacological Research
Healthcare Research and Prevention
Cultural Competency, Health Literacy, and Healthcare Ethics
International Healthcare
Glossary
Index