Updated new data for tables, charts, figures, and text based on the latest published data
New and emerging characteristics of the U.S. healthcare system such as accountable care, integrated delivery, and pay for value
Coverage of COVID-19 topics in chapters 2, 5, 6, and 14
The latest on the Affordable Care Act including its effects of insurance, access, and cost.
Recent developments in medical technology (artificial intelligence, electronic health records, Right to Try Act of 2018, etc.), along with integration of the digital environment throughout the text.
Current challenges and issues facing the U.S. health care system, such as care for populations with special needs and behavioral health services.
Navigate eBook access (included with each print text) which includes the digital text enriched with chapter quizzes, interactive glossary and weblinks.
Highlight, take notes, and search in the book
In this edition, page numbers are just like the physical edition
Product Specifications
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning; 8th edition (August 18, 2021)
Language: English
Paperback: 700 pages
ISBN-10: 1284224619
ISBN-13: 978-1284224610
Reading age: 1 year and up
Item Weight: 1 pounds
Dimensions: 6.75 x 1 x 8.75 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #253,178 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #39 in Health Policy (Books) #94 in Health Care Delivery (Books) #98 in Financial Accounting (Books)