Health Care for Seniors

Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Second Edition

Description

Covering the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system, Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System is a clear and concise distillation of the important topics covered in Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. Ideal for courses in health policy, allied health, health administration and more, this comprehensive revision clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance and presents a solid overview of how the various components fit together. The Second Edition has been thoroughly updated with all new data, charts, and tables throughout. New content includes: Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP. Ongoing evolution in U.S. health care as a result of corporatization and globalization; The role of hospitalists; Updated content on Parts C and D of Medicare. including information on high-deductible health plans/health savings accounts as an insurance option; Updated content on primary care and community oriented health care development; Current development on hospital extensions to the community; Current development on nano technology; Current health policy issues; Current discussion on healthcare reforms, including future challenges posed by the increased need for long-term care.

Reviews

Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2010-01-07
Summary: "Very Informative"

This is a great book and also includes a student companion, which is like a workbook or note taker. The student companion has helped me to understand the chapters.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2009-09-10
Summary: "Recommended"

I was extremely impressed by the product and the service. Better World Books kept me in the loop with emails and sent the product timely. It was in excellent condition - much better than expected. I was very pleased, and will definitely order from them in the future.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2009-06-29
Summary: "good enough for me"

I see some highlights while reading this book but it was in fairly good condition with good price.

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Rating: 5 / 5
Date: 2008-10-18
Summary: "good intro to the subject of health care"

This was a good intro to the US 'heath care' system. It's written for the general public, so reading was easy. This book seemed a little biased, but made some great points especially when highlighting the flaws in the US health care system.

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Rating: 4 / 5
Date: 2008-10-05
Summary: "VERY GOOD!!"

This was a great book. very little hilighting.. as expected. Otherwise excellent condition! No tears or missing pages!