Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach, Third Edition (Delivering Health Care in America: A System Approach) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Douglas A. Singh (Author)
Key Phrases: health services professionals, public financing, health economics, United States, Health Affairs, New York (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...very interesting and informative to those in the health care "system" of America...worth adding to your library."(AAMA Executive -- Journal of the American Academy of Medical Administrators) -- AAMA Executive (journal of the American Academ

"Let me begin by saying that I liked this book very much...will be well received within the academic community." -- University of North Carolina at Charlotte, June 7, 2001

For anyone returning to the U.S. to practice in health care, this book provides the missing evolutionary pieces that "time away" may have created." -- Hanrahan, Susan, PT, PhD, Physical Therapy, March 2001 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

In a clear, cohesive format, Delivering Health Care in America provides a comprehensive overview the basic structures and operations of the US health system—from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique "systems" approach, it brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read text that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance, while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together.

Now in its third edition, Delivering Health Care in America has been updated with the latest available data and research findings to provide the most current information on the foundations, structural features, past and current trends, and major issues pertaining to the U.S. health care delivery system.

Product Details

• Paperback: 652 pages
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers; 3rd edition (October 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0763731994
• ISBN-13: 978-0763731991
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #479,751 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good introduction to the American health care system, November 13, 2002

By	Nathan Jones (CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach (Paperback)

The book is a good basic introduction to the American health care system. If you are doing advanced health policy research this book is not for you. If you are teaching a class for undergraduates (or are someone who wants to know about 'nuts and bolts' issues) this would be perfect. For what it does (basic intro), it does well but do not look for sophisticated analysis here.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A Systems Approach is not very systematic, February 17, 2007

By	Roberta J. Aberle "Ladybob1" (Denver CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This is one of the worst text books I have ever used for a course. The content is dense and difficult.
Chapters are not well outlined and don't follow sequence provided in text.

Too many inconsistencies in the data and materials. Chapter 12, page 524 says that the HEDIS quality review has 56 measures, the glossary says 71. This is only one of many I identified. I spotted far too many grammatical errors, incomplete sentences and more for a 3rd Edition book.

It is more than obvious that some updates have occured in certain sections but have not been rolled throughout the entire text. This textbook is in dire need of an overhaul and condensing. Major points are diluted with it's over-complicated verbiage, poor flow and lack of comprehensive outline.

14 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Fluffy, March 7, 2004

By	Doug J (Solon, OH United States) - See all my reviews

This book is near 600 pages, but it could be condensed to 300 easily: by cutting back on some simplistic flow charts and over-explanation. Maybe the goal was to make the book readable for the high school level, but I didn't find its style or level appropriate for a graduate (MBA) textbook. One further annoyance was the authors' shameless and open promotion of socialized health care. A more balanced take would give the authors greater credibility.