Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach

Singh, Douglas A., Shi, Leiyu

ISBN 10: 1449626505 / ISBN 13: 9781449626501

Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach
• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1449626505
• ISBN 13: 9781449626501
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 5th or later Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Given the recent and rapid developments in the delivery of health care in the United States, never has it been more important to have the most up-to-date resources for teaching students about this complex and dynamic industry. Now in its Fifth Edition, Delivering Health Care in America offers the most current and comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system--from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique systems approach, this bestselling text brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read resource that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance, while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together.

About the Author

Dr. Leiyu Shi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Co-Director of Johns Hopkins Primary Care Policy Center for the Underserved Populations. Dr. Shi's research focuses on primary care, health disparities, and vulnerable populations. He has conducted extensive studies about the association between primary care and health outcomes, particularly on the role of primary care in mediating the adverse impact of income inequality on health outcomes. Dr. Shi is also well known for his extensive research on the nation's vulnerable populations, in particular community health centers that serve vulnerable populations, including their sustainability, provider recruitment and retention experiences, financial performance, experience under managed care, and quality of care. Dr. Shi is the author of three textbooks and nearly 100 journal articles.