Delivering Health Care In America: A Systems Approach
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (839 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1284124495 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 675 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Trends in institutional care. The Seventh Edition covers: • New trends in health care • Chronic conditions in the U.S. With updated data and figures throughout, the new seventh edition is a thorough revision that highlights many new trends in health care; examines current challenges in cost, access, and quality; and explores the legacy of Obamacare and the future of health care reform in view of the new presidency. along with updated information on global pandemics and infectious diseases • Healthy People 2020 goals • Implications of healthcare professional shortage and the major issues in healthcare workforce after the ACA • New regulations for medical devices and the impact medical technology and technology assessment. • Current information on health insurance • New assessments of patient-centered medical homes in primary care; primary care providers in other countries; and current developments in alternative medicine • Updates on hospital utilization and costs. • The uninsured after the ACA; the current status of the homeless; the plight of mental health and healthcare; the quality of care indicators • Current challenges in health care cost, access, and quality; pay-for-performance in h