Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System

A HeadPreface
A HeadAbout the Authors
A HeadAcknowledgments
A HeadList of Exhibits
A HeadList of Tables
A HeadList of Figures
A HeadList of Abbreviations
Chapter1 Major Characteristics of U.S. Health Care Delivery
Chapter2 Foundation of U.S. Health Care Delivery
Chapter3 Historical Overview of U.S. Health Care Delivery
Chapter4 Health Care Providers and Professionals
Chapter5 Technology and Its Effects
Chapter6 Financing and Reimbursement Methods
Chapter7 Outpatient Services and Primary Care
Chapter8 Hospitals
Chapter9 Managed Care and Integrated Services
Chapter10 Long-Term Care Services
Chapter11 Populations with Special Health Needs
Chapter12 Cost, Access, and Quality
Chapter13 Health Policy
Chapter14 The Future of Health Services Delivery