Basics of the U.S. Health Care System

Basics of the U.S. Health Care System
ISBN-10
1284139115
ISBN-13
9781284139112
Series
Basics of the U.S. Health Care System
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
426
Language
English
Published
2016-12-14
Publisher
Jones & Bartlett Learning
Author
Nancy J. Niles

Description

Basics of the U.S. Health Care System, Third Edition provides students with a broad, fundamental introduction to the workings of the healthcare industry. Engaging and activities-oriented, the text offers an especially accessible overview of the major concepts of healthcare operations, the role of government, public and private financing, as well as ethical and legal issues. Each chapter features review exercises and Web resources that make studying this complex industry both enjoyable and easy. Students of various disciplines--including healthcare administration, business, nursing, public health, and others--will discover a practical guide that prepares them for professional opportunities in this rapidly growing sector.

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