Combining historical perspective with analysis of current trends, Sultz
& Young's Health Care USA, Tenth Edition charts the evolution of modern
American health care, providing a complete examination of its
organization and delivery while offering critical insight into the
issues that the U.S. health system faces today. Building on the legacy
of its prior successful editions, new co-authors James Johnson, Kim
Davey, and Richard Greenhill lend their deep expertise in health
services planning, administration, quality assessment, and teaching to
the Tenth Edition by providing an updated, wide-ranging, and timely view
of today's health care delivery system. Key Features: - New! Health
systems thinking perspective is used as the organizing framework
throughout, addressing a core Council on Education for Public Health
(CEPH) competency. - New chapters address important aspects of the U.S.
health system such as Public Policy and the Role of Government in Health
Care (3); Health Services and System - Research (12); Preparedness and
Emergency Management (13); and Rural Health (14). - New assignments,
cases, and interviews engage learners and encourage better comprehension
of concepts and issues. - New appendix provides an in-depth analysis of
the Canadian health system to help learners compare and contrast the
similarities and differences between the U.S. and Canadian health
systems. - All chapters were revised and updated to reflect current
developments and trends in the field such as the COVID-19 pandemic,
diversity, equity, and inclusion, artificial intelligence, machine
learning, and much more. - A final chapter explores innovation in
technology, workforce trends, and other challenges and opportunities
facing the U.S. health system. Learn about the above features and
updates directly from the authors. Listen to their February 2022 podcast
at: https: //hubs.la/Q014DT2L
