Delivering Health Care in America - A Systems Approach 8th Edition

Delivering Health Care in America, Eighth Edition provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the U.S. health system, covering its structure, operations, history, resources, services, costs, and quality. Using a unique "systems" approach, this text simplifies the complexities of healthcare organization and finance while offering a clear understanding of how different components of the system work together.

The Eighth Edition includes:

• Updated data in tables, charts, figures, and text based on the latest published information
• New developments in the U.S. healthcare system, such as 'accountable care,' 'integrated delivery,' and 'pay for value'
• Coverage of COVID-19 topics in chapters 2, 5, 6, and 14
• The latest updates on the Affordable Care Act, including its effects on insurance, access, and cost
• Current advancements in medical technology, including artificial intelligence, electronic health records, and the Right to Try Act of 2018, with integration of digital technology throughout the text
• Discussion of current challenges in U.S. healthcare, including care for populations with special needs and behavioral health services
• Access to an enriched digital text through Navigate eBook, which includes chapter quizzes, an interactive glossary, and weblinks