Unlock the Secrets of Healthcare Delivery in the US: Jonas and Kovner’s 12th Edition

Stay ahead of the curve in healthcare education with the fully updated and revised 12th edition of Jonas and Kovner’s Health Care Delivery in the United States, edited by James R. Knickman PhD and Brian Elbel PhD MPH. This acclaimed textbook offers graduate and undergraduate students a comprehensive survey of health care in the US, covering a wide range of topics that shape the US healthcare system.

Comprehensive Coverage of Healthcare Topics

• Organization of Care: Understand the intricacies of healthcare delivery, from organization and politics to population health and vulnerable populations.
• Healthcare Costs and Value: Explore the complex issues surrounding healthcare financing, costs, and value, and how they impact healthcare outcomes.
• Health Information Technology: Learn about the latest advancements in health IT and their role in improving healthcare delivery.
• Population Health and Public Health: Discover how social and physical environments influence health outcomes, and the importance of population health and public health in healthcare delivery.

Expert Insights and Contributions

This 12th edition features contributions from prominent scholars, practitioners, and educators in public health, population health management, health policy, healthcare management, medical care, and nursing. Their expertise provides the most up-to-date evidence-based information on:

• Social and behavioral determinants of health and health equity
• Immigrant health and healthcare workforce challenges
• Preventive medicine and innovative approaches to control healthcare costs
• Initiatives to achieve high-quality and value-based care

Enhanced Learning Features

Designed to enhance student learning, this edition includes:

• Audio chapter summaries with discussion of newsworthy topics
• Learning objectives, discussion questions, and case exercises
• New charts and tables with concrete healthcare data
• An Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, Syllabus, Test Bank, Image Bank, and more

Get the ultimate resource for understanding healthcare delivery in the US. Stay current with the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the field.

Product Details:

Published by Springer Publishing Company (12th edition, December 17, 2018)

Language: English

Pages: 480

ISBN-10: 0826172725

ISBN-13: 978-0826172723