Health Care in the United States: Organization, Management, and Policy - Paperback

by Howard P. Greenwald (Author)

A one-stop resource covering American health care and the challenges it faces

In the newly revised Second Edition of Health Care in the United States: Organization, Management, and Policy, distinguished health and organizational researcher Dr. Howard P. Greenwald delivers a comprehensive exploration of the US health care system and the challenges its practitioners, professionals, and consumers face.

From organization to management, financing, and evaluation, this book discusses the critical concepts, trends, and features of this sprawling set of interlocking systems. It also examines the historical origins of modern health care and how it delivers services to over 300 million Americans. Readers will discover:

• Modern controversies in American health care that animate political debate and discussion, including the Affordable Care Act.
• Discussions of the health care labor force, as well as its history, background, and crucial challenges.
• Possible future directions for US health care, including preventive medicine, new policy initiatives, and proposals for reform.

Written for students and professionals working in or studying health care management, health policy, public health, medical sociology, or anthropology, social work, or political science, this latest edition of Health Care in the United States is also a fascinating read for members of the general public curious about one of the most important services they'll ever interact with.

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The latest edition of the gold standard in American health care references

In the newly revised second edition of Health Care in the United States: Organization, Management, and Policy renowned health and policy researcher Dr. Howard P. Greenwald delivers an authoritative and comprehensive discussion of the United States health care system and the challenges it presents to health practitioners, policymakers, and consumers.

The book's treatment of US health care is both far-reaching and in-depth, including explorations of major health problems in American society, human behavior, health care delivery, health innovation, preventative medicine, and health policy. Its emphasis is on those issues that have the broadest implications for health services delivery, including those that affect hospitals, doctors, and nurses.

Health Care in the United States also presents:

• An overview of the health care system, the tasks it performs, and the challenges posed to stakeholders by its various components
• A detailed discussion of operational considerations in American health care, such as ambulatory care practices, managed care firms, and hospitals
• Explorations of actual and proposed avenues of innovation in US health care, as well as the influence of government action and policymaking on health care quality

Perfect for students and scholars of health care management, health policy, medical sociology and anthropology, social work, and political science, Health Care in the United States is also an essential read for members of the public interested in one of the most important industries they'll ever encounter.

Author Biography

Howard P. Greenwald, PhD, is Professor at the Sol Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California. He received his doctorate in sociology from the University of California at Berkeley.