The Fourth Edition of Changing the U.S. Health Care System addresses the key topics in health care policy and management, presenting evidence–based views of current issues. Each chapter is written by an expert in the field who integrates evidence to explain the current condition and presents support for needed change. The book examines all the levers in the setting and implementation of health policy, and includes extensive coverage of impact of the Affordable Care Act, particularly on Medicare, Medicaid, and large and small group insurance markets. Also new to this edition is expanded coverage of nursing, disease management, mental health, women?s health, children?s health, and care for the homeless. INDICE: Figures And Tables Foreword To The Third Edition Foreword To The Fourth Edition Editor Bio Contributor Bios Introduction Acknowledgments Part One: Access To Health Care Chapter 1 Changing The U.S. Health Care System: The Patient Protection And Affordable Care Act Chapter 2 Improving Access To Care In America Chapter 3 Ethnic Disparities In Health Status Chapter 4 Racial And Ethnic Disparities In Health Care Chapter 5 Multilevel Social Determinants Of Health Chapter 6 Public Policies To Extend Health Care Coverage Chapter 7 Private Health Insurance Part Two: Costs Of Health Care Chapter 8 Measuring Health Care Costs And Trends Chapter 9 Containing Health Care Costs Chapter 10 Promoting Pharmaceutical Access While Controlling Prices And Expenditures Part Three: Quality Of Health Care Chapter 11 Measuring Health–Related Quality Of Life And Other Outcomes Chapter 12 Evaluating The Quality Of Care Chapter 13 Public Release Of Information On Quality Chapter 14 Health Care Information Systems Chapter 15 Performance Measurement Of Nursing Care Part Four: Special Populations Chapter 16 Long–Term Services And Supports For The Elderly Population Chapter 17 HIV And Aids In The Twenty–First Century Chapter 18 Health Reform For Children And Families Chapter 19 Homeless Persons Part Five: Directions For Change Chapter 20 Changing The Us Health Care Delivery System Chapter 21 Medicare Reform Chapter 22 Public Health And Clinical Care Chapter 23 Strengthening The Safety Net Chapter 24 Ethical Issues In Public Health And Health Services Index
- ISBN: 978-1-118-12891-6
- Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 846
- Fecha Publicación: 18/12/2013
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés