Health Care in the United States Organization, Management, and Policy

Health Care in the United States discusses the basic structures and operations of the U.S. health system. This resource includes examples, tables, and a glossary with key terms and acronyms to help understand important concepts. Through an accessible approach, this text clarifies the complexities of health care services and health system finance, as well as presents an overview of how all of the components fit together. With outlines and study questions, this resource explains to students how the U.S. health services system is organized, managed, financed, and evaluated.

Howard P. Greenwald, Ph.D., is professor of management and policy in the School of Policy, Planning, and Development, University of Southern California, Los Angeles. He also is clinical professor, Department of Health Service, School of Public and Community Health, University of Washington, Seattle and a consultant in health care, organizational effectiveness, and program evaluation.