The Health Care Handbook: A Clear and Concise Guide to the United States Health Care System

Provides essential introductory coverage while also offering depth and focus gained through the authors experience over three editions of this best-selling handbook 

Features framing questions at the start of each chapter to help spur thought and discussion of the topics 

Contains a new section that synthesizes how multiple issues throughout the book come together in the example of hospital readmissions reduction policy 

Includes more data visualization such as maps and infographics for quick comprehension of complex information 

Offers multiple viewpoints and suggested readings so readers can develop their own opinions on key topics 

Used as a curricular resource in more than 150 training programs nationwide, including schools of medicine, nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, business, sociology, pre-medical, health administration, health law, and health policy; also used for employee training in a variety of organizations within the pharmaceutical, medical device, health care system, health insurance, and health IT fields 
 

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