Understanding the U.S. Health Services System, 3rd Edition [Hardcover]

Phoebe Lindsey Barton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2006 | ISBN-10: 1567932630 | ISBN-13: 978-1567932638 | Edition: 3rd

This comprehensive book is the definitive text on how the U.S. health services system is organized and financed. Ideal for survey classes in health administration, public health, public administration, allied health and related programs, the text addresses each aspect of system organization, management, financing, resource production, and delivery components. Students will learn about: * The needs that drive the system-including access to care * The role of the public and private sectors * The planning, administration, legislation, and regulation of services * The financing of the system-including the role of public and social health insurance * The resources need for system operation-including work force, facilities, and technology * How the delivery system works-including the continuum of care and quality of care * The measurement of system outcomes A complimentary instructor's manual is available to instructors who adopt the book for classroom use. Includes chapter summaries, exercises (including distance learning exercises), discussion questions, and suggestions for future reading.

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About the Author

Phoebe Lindsey Barton, Ph.D., is associate professor and director of the Master of Science in Public Health Program at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, in Denver, Colorado. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 525 pages
• Publisher: Health Administration Press; 3rd edition (December 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567932630
• ISBN-13: 978-1567932638
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review for "Understanding the U.S. Health Services System", March 21, 2006

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Katie K. Chan "KC" (CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Understanding the U.S. Health Services System, Second Edition (Hardcover)

It is a good fundamental book which describes the current development of the healthcare system in the U.S. Easy to understand.

4.0 out of 5 stars great book, October 20, 2011

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Mark T. "Mark" (Sacramento, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Understanding the U.S. Health Services System, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

haven't read the whole book yet, however, so far it's been a very good resource explaining the health care system.

5.0 out of 5 stars Understanding the U.S. Health Services System, Third Edition (Hardcover), September 22, 2009

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This review is from: Understanding the U.S. Health Services System, 3rd Edition (Hardcover)

Understanding the U.S. Health Services System, 3rd Edition I have found this book easy to use and to read. It gives a through and comprehensive review of the U.S. Healthcare System. It is the perfect college introductary level book to learn about a variety of aspects of the Healthcare System.