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Essentials of the U S Health Care System 2nd Edition by Leiyu Shi, Douglas A Singh ISBN 0763763802 9780763763800

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Essentials of the U S Health Care System 2nd Edition by Leiyu Shi, Douglas A Singh ISBN 0763763802 9780763763800
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Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
File Extension: PDF
File size: 2.26 MB
Pages: 385
Author: Leiyu Shi, Douglas A. Singh
ISBN: 9780763763800, 0763763802
Language: English
Year: 2009

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ISBN 10: 0763763802 
ISBN 13: 9780763763800
Author: Leiyu Shi, Douglas A Singh

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.

Essentials of the U S Health Care System 2nd Table of contents:

Part I: Understanding the U.S. Health Care Landscape

Chapter 1: The Unique Nature of the U.S. Health Care System

  • 1.1 Defining Health and Health Care Systems
  • 1.2 Distinguishing Characteristics of the U.S. System
  • 1.3 Major Components and Processes
  • 1.4 Key Challenges: Cost, Access, and Quality
  • 1.5 Comparison with Other Developed Health Systems

Chapter 2: Historical Evolution of the U.S. Health Care System

  • 2.1 Early Medicine and Medical Education (Colonial to 19th Century)
  • 2.2 The Rise of Professionalism and Hospitals (Late 19th - Early 20th Century)
  • 2.3 Emergence of Health Insurance (Pre- and Post-WWII)
  • 2.4 Government's Growing Role: Medicare and Medicaid (1960s)
  • 2.5 Managed Care Era and Market Reforms (1980s-1990s)
  • 2.6 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) and Recent Developments

Part II: Health Services Delivery and Professionals

Chapter 3: Health Services Delivery: Inpatient Care

  • 3.1 The Role of Hospitals in the System
  • 3.2 Types of Hospitals (Community, Specialty, Public, Private, Teaching)
  • 3.3 Hospital Organization and Governance
  • 3.4 Trends in Inpatient Care and Hospital Utilization

Chapter 4: Health Services Delivery: Outpatient and Primary Care

  • 4.1 The Importance of Primary Care
  • 4.2 Types of Outpatient Services and Settings
  • 4.3 Integrated Delivery Systems and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
  • 4.4 The Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Model

Chapter 5: Long-Term Care and Integrated Services

  • 5.1 Defining Long-Term Care and Its Continuum
  • 5.2 Home Health Care, Assisted Living, and Nursing Facilities
  • 5.3 Financing Long-Term Care (Medicaid, Private Pay, Long-Term Care Insurance)
  • 5.4 Challenges and Future Directions in Long-Term Care

Chapter 6: Mental Health Services

  • 6.1 The History of Mental Health Care in the U.S.
  • 6.2 Types of Mental Health Conditions and Services
  • 6.3 Access Barriers and Stigma in Mental Health Care
  • 6.4 Parity Laws and Integration of Mental and Physical Health

Chapter 7: Health Care Professionals and Workforce

  • 7.1 Physicians (MDs and DOs): Education, Licensure, and Specialization
  • 7.2 Nurses: Roles, Education Levels, and Shortages
  • 7.3 Allied Health Professionals and Other Key Roles
  • 7.4 Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, and the Evolving Workforce
  • 7.5 Workforce Planning and Distribution Challenges

Part III: Financing and Access

Chapter 8: Health Care Financing: Private Insurance

  • 8.1 The Role of Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance
  • 8.2 Types of Private Health Plans (HMOs, PPOs, POS, HDHPs)
  • 8.3 Premiums, Deductibles, Co-payments, and Coinsurance
  • 8.4 The Health Insurance Marketplace (ACA Exchanges)

Chapter 9: Health Care Financing: Public Programs

  • 9.1 Medicare: Eligibility, Parts (A, B, C, D), and Services
  • 9.2 Medicaid: Eligibility, State Variations, and Managed Care
  • 9.3 CHIP (Children's Health Insurance Program)
  • 9.4 Veterans Health Administration (VA) and TRICARE (Military Health System)
  • 9.5 The Role of Other Public Health Programs

Chapter 10: Access to Health Care

  • 10.1 Defining Access and Its Dimensions (Availability, Accessibility, Accommodation)
  • 10.2 The Uninsured Population: Trends and Consequences
  • 10.3 Underinsurance and Financial Barriers to Care
  • 10.4 Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities

Part IV: Quality, Policy, and Future Directions

Chapter 11: Quality and Safety in Health Care

  • 11.1 Defining Health Care Quality (Effectiveness, Safety, Patient-Centeredness)
  • 11.2 Medical Errors and Patient Safety Initiatives
  • 11.3 Quality Measurement and Reporting
  • 11.4 Role of Accreditation and Regulatory Bodies

Chapter 12: Health Care Policy and the Regulatory Environment

  • 12.1 The Policymaking Process in Health Care
  • 12.2 Key Health Care Legislation (beyond ACA)
  • 12.3 Regulatory Agencies and Their Functions (e.g., FDA, CMS)
  • 12.4 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care

Chapter 13: Current Issues and Emerging Trends

  • 13.1 Health Information Technology (HIT) and Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
  • 13.2 Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations
  • 13.3 Population Health Management and Prevention
  • 13.4 Global Health Concerns and Their Impact on the U.S.
  • 13.5 Value-Based Care and Payment Reforms

Chapter 14: The Future of the U.S. Health Care System

  • 14.1 Addressing the Triple Aim: Cost, Quality, and Access
  • 14.2 Potential Reforms and Policy Debates (e.g., Single-Payer, Public Option)
  • 14.3 Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
  • 14.4 The Role of Innovation and Adaptability

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