Preface New to This Edition Acknowledgements List of Exhibits List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations Chapter1 Major Characteristics of U.S. Health Care Delivery Chapter2 Foundations 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 Systems 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