Introduction to Health Care Services (PDF)

A comprehensive guide to the structure, synergy, and challenges
in U.S. health care delivery

Introduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and
Challenges offers new insights into the most important sectors
of the United States' health care industry and the many challenges
the future holds. Designed to provide a comprehensive and
up-to-date understanding of the system, this textbook covers the
many facets of health care delivery and details the interaction of
health, environments, organizations, populations, and the health
professions. Written by authors with decades of experience teaching
and working in health care administration and management, the book
examines the current state and changing face of health care
delivery in the United States. Each chapter includes learning
objectives and discussion questions that help guide and engage
deeper consideration of the issues at hand, providing a
comprehensive approach for students. Cases studies demonstrating
innovations in the delivery of health care services are also
presented.

Health care administration requires a thorough understanding of
the multiple systems that define and shape the delivery of health
care in the United States. At the same time, it is important for
students to gain an appreciation of the dilemma confronting policy
makers, providers, and patients in the struggle to balance cost,
quality, and access. Introduction to Health Care Services:
Foundations and Challenges is an in-depth examination of the
major health care issues and policy changes that have had an impact
on the U.S. health care delivery system.

* Includes information on U.S. health care delivery, from care to
cost, and the forces of change

* Focuses on major industry players, including providers,
insurers, and facilities

* Highlights challenges facing health care delivery in the
future, including physician shortages, quality care, and the
chronic disease epidemic

The U.S. health care system is undergoing major reform, and the
effects will ripple across every sector of the industry.
Introduction to Health Care Services: Foundations and
Challenges gives students a complete introduction to
understanding the issues and ramifications.