Health Care USA Understanding Its Organization and Delivery 8th Edition by Harry A. Sultz – Test Bank

Exam Resources For Health Care USA Understanding Its Organization and Delivery 8th Edition by Harry A. Sultz

1. ISBN-10

   1284002802
2. ISBN-13

   978-1284029888
   Health Care USA, Eighth Edition, provides students of healthcare management, public health, medicine, and related disciplines a wide-ranging overview of the American healthcare system.

   By blending historical context with analysis of contemporary trends, this expanded edition traces the progression of modern American healthcare, presenting a comprehensive examination of its structure and delivery while offering valuable insight into the challenges confronting the U.S. healthcare system today.

   Transitioning from a system dominated by physicians to one characterized by managed care and increasingly sophisticated technology, this pivotal text elucidates the ongoing metamorphosis and the professional, political, social, and economic forces directing it presently and into the future.

   With a balanced viewpoint and detailed coverage, Health Care USA, Eighth Edition, furnishes students with a clearly structured, concise depiction of the intricate systems, interrelations, and operations of this rapidly evolving industry, incorporating thoroughly updated information throughout, on the advancement and impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

   The Eighth Edition has undergone a comprehensive revision to reflect recent advancements in this dynamic field. The latest edition includes:
   • A thorough overview of the intricate and ever-evolving U.S. healthcare system, along with updated information, resources, and analyses throughout.
   • Current information on the progress and impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
   • Fresh information on hospitals’ initiatives to reduce medical errors, including initiatives like the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s 100,000 Lives Initiative.
   • Updated Department of Labor estimates regarding the quantity and types of healthcare personnel.
   • Contemporary historical review of Medicare and Medicaid programs: definitions and background
   • Elucidate the role of Managed Care as the predominant form of U.S. health insurance coverage
   • Updated projections for future healthcare industry trends
   • A completely revamped chapter on Mental Health services, incorporating a new discourse on preventive behavioral services, and recent developments from the “Freedom Commission on Mental Health”