Describing the U.S. health services system is no easy feat. In one volume, the authors cover the conceptual basis for the system; its historical origins; the structures of ambulatory care, inpatient care, and other important service structures; the translation of these structures into health services themselves, and the manifestations of their impact on costs and quality. Readers will find it a useful beginning for understanding the basic structures and operations of this very large and still-growing sector of the economy. ...
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Describing the U.S. health services system is no easy feat. In one volume, the authors cover the conceptual basis for the system; its historical origins; the structures of ambulatory care, inpatient care, and other important service structures; the translation of these structures into health services themselves, and the manifestations of their impact on costs and quality. Readers will find it a useful beginning for understanding the basic structures and operations of this very large and still-growing sector of the economy. This text includes learning objectives, review questions, and an instructor's guide.
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