Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, 5th Edition

Get a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. health care system with “Basics of the U.S. Health Care System” by Nancy J. Niles. This engaging and activity-oriented textbook provides an accessible overview of the major concepts in healthcare operations, government and public health, inpatient and outpatient care services, payors and financing, careers, and legal and ethical issues.

What’s New in the 5th Edition

• Updated data throughout, including new Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) at-a-Glance 2021 data.
• Expanded discussion on social justice and the social determinants of health.
• New chapter on U.S. Population Health, highlighting the differences between public health, population health, and community health.
• Coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic, including global impact, socioeconomic factors on COVID outcomes, mental health, and the U.S. government’s role in managing the pandemic.
• New laws and legislation passed during the Trump and Biden administrations, including the healthcare provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, and discussion of the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade.
• Expanded careers chapter with eight new healthcare career opportunities.
• Final chapter comparing the U.S. health care system to other developed countries, with trends impacting the U.S. healthcare system, including digital health, systems and design thinking, pay for performance, and value-based purchasing.

Book Details

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Publication Date: September 15, 2023

Pages: 496

Language: English

ISBN-10: 1284262987

ISBN-13: 978-1284262988

This comprehensive textbook is an ideal resource for students, professionals, and anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the U.S. health care system.