Sultz and Young's Health Care USA: Understanding Its Organization and Delivery: Understanding Its Organization and Delivery

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 475 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2022
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc

Sultz & Young's Health Care USA, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive guide to modern American healthcare, combining historical perspective with analysis of current trends. Authored by James Johnson, Kim Davey, and Richard Greenhill, this edition offers a thorough examination of the organization and delivery of healthcare in the United States, providing critical insight into the challenges facing the U.S. health system today.

The book adopts a health systems thinking perspective as its organizing framework, aligning with the core competencies outlined by the Council on Education for Public Health (CEPH). It includes new chapters on important topics such as public policy and the role of government in health care, health services and system research, preparedness and emergency management, and rural health.

To engage learners and enhance comprehension, the Tenth Edition features new assignments, cases, and interviews. Additionally, an appendix provides an in-depth analysis of the Canadian health system, allowing students to compare and contrast the similarities and differences between the U.S. and Canadian healthcare systems.

All chapters have been revised and updated to reflect current developments and trends in the field, including the COVID-19 pandemic, diversity, equity, and inclusion, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other emerging technologies. A final chapter explores innovation in technology, workforce trends, and other challenges and opportunities facing the U.S. health system.

Sultz & Young's Health Care USA, Tenth Edition, is an essential resource for students, healthcare professionals, and policymakers interested in understanding the evolution and current state of American healthcare. With its comprehensive coverage, expert insights, and timely updates, it equips readers with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the complex and rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

Weight: 624g
ISBN-13: 9781284211603
Edition number: 10 ed