Shi, Leiyu.

Essentials of the US health care system / Essentials of the United States health care system Essentials of the U.S. health care system Leiyu Shi, Douglas A. Singh. - Sudbury, Mass. : Jones and Bartlett, c2005. - xv, 351 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

CHapter 1 Major Characteristics of U.S. Health Care Delivery
Chapter 2 Foundation of U.S. Health Care Delivery
Chapter 3 Historical OVerview of U.S. Health Care Delivery
Chapter 4 Health Care Providers and Professionals
Chapter 5 Technology abd Its Effects
Chapter 6 Financing and Reimbursment Methods
Chapter 7 Outpatient Serivces and Primary Care
Chapter 8 Inpatient Facilities and Services
CHapter 9 Managed Care and Integrated Organizations
Chapter 10 Long-Term Care
Chapter 11 Health Services for Special populations
Chapter 12 Cost, Access, and Quality
Chapter 13 Health Policy
Chapter 14 The Future of Health Services Delivery

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Medical care--United States.
Medical policy--United States.
Delivery of Health Care--United States.
Health Policy--United States.

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