Shi, Leiyu. <br/><br/>
Essentials of the U.S. health care system / 
Leiyu Shi and Douglas A. Singh. 
 - third edition 
 - xxv, 376  pages  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>Major characteristics of U.S. health care delivery -- Foundation of U.S. health care delivery -- Historical overview of U.S. health care delivery -- Health care providers and professionals -- Technology and its effects -- Financing and reimbursement methods -- Outpatient services and primary care -- Hospitals -- Managed care and integrated systems -- Long-term care services -- Underserved populations -- Cost, access, and quality -- Health policy -- The future of health services delivery. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781449652616 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Medical care<br/>Medical policy<br/>Delivery of Health Care<br/>Health Policy
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RA395  / SHI 2013