The U.S. Health System: Origins and Functions

Origins and Functions

Camille Barsukiewicz, Marshall Raffel, Harry Holt, Norma Raffel (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

256 Seiten

2024 | 7th edition
Delmar Cengage Learning (Verlag)
978-0-357-62194-3 (ISBN)

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Examine the delivery of health care in United States (U.S.) using the unique systems approach in THE U.S. HEALTH SYSTEM: ORIGINS AND FUNCTIONS, 7E. This edition establishes a meaningful historic context for modern health care that clearly shows how the U.S. system has developed and continues to change. You review major systems that determine health care costs, access and quality and learn about key stakeholders, such as patients and families, nurses, physicians, payer and policy-makers. You examine processes for reimbursement and policy change, while updates address issues such as health care reform, technology, the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid crisis and challenges for rural patients. You also study social determinates and their influence on population health. Discussions focus on ethics, policy, reform, equity and inclusion and activity-based learning encourages research and first-hand interviews. MindTap digital resources are also available to strengthen your understanding.

Camille K. Barsukiewicz, Ph.D., is a professor in the School of Urban Affairs and Public Policy at the University of Memphis in Tennessee. Marshall W. Raffel, Ph.D., is a professor emeritus of health policy and administration at The Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania. Harry D. Holt, Ph.D., is recognized for his research on identifying factors that influence the financial performance and profitability of hospitals and health systems. He has also focused on the role of integrated public health teams in delivering Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) to urban and rural populations. Dr. Holt has studied the unique challenges faced by rural patients and the stigma that is a barrier for them to receive treatment. This work has identified opportunities for interprofessional teams to implement best practices in MAT services. The results of this work have influenced policy makers who make reimbursement decisions and health systems as they develop MAT services for their patients. As coordinator of the health care management track in the masters of public health program at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Holt has mentored underrepresented students as they develop skills in public health. Upon graduation, many of these students have led interprofessional teams and served as administers for state and local providers. These providers deliver opioid use disorder treatment services and other critical public health services to underrepresented populations. Dr. Holt is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with degrees in economics, political science and pre-law. He also graduated from Case Western Reserve University with juris doctorate (J.D.) and an M.B.A. with a focus in health systems management. Dr. Holt earned his Ph.D. in health policy and administration from Pennsylvania State University.

1. Introduction.
2. Health Care Costs.
3. Paying for Health Care Services.
4. Health Status and Health Care Utilization.
5. Medical Education.
6. Professions in Health Care.
7. Ambulatory Care.
8. Hospitals.
9. Mental Health Services.
10. Long-Term Care.
11. Public Health - The Health of the Community.
12. Information Management Systems.
13. Current Issues in Health Care Delivery.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	18.10.2024
Verlagsort	Clifton Park
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Gesundheitswesen
Themenwelt	Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik ► Schulpädagogik / Grundschule
ISBN-10	0-357-62194-8 / 0357621948
ISBN-13	978-0-357-62194-3 / 9780357621943
Zustand	Neuware