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Health Care USA, Seventh Edition
Understanding Its Organization and Delivery

Author(s): Harry A. Sultz, DDS, MPH, Professor Emeritus, Social and Preventative Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Dean Emeritus, School of Public Health and Health Professions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
Kristina M. Young, MS, Instructor, School of Public Health and Health Professions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Instructor, Canisius College, President, Kristina M. Young & Associates, Inc., Buffalo, New York
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  • ISBN-13: 9780763784584
  • Paperback    464 pages      © 2011
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Health Care USA, Seventh Edition, offers students of health administration, public health, medicine, and related fields a wide-ranging overview of America’s health care system.

Combining historical perspective with analysis of modern trends, this expanded 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.

From a physician-dominated system to one defined by managed care and increasingly sophisticated technology, this essential text explains the transformation underway and the professional, political, social, and economic forces that guide it today and will in the future.

Balanced in perspective and comprehensive in its coverage, Health Care USA, Seventh Edition, provides students with a clearly organized, straightforward illustration of the complex structures, relationships and processes of this rapidly growing, $2.5 trillion industry.

The Seventh Edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments in this dynamic industry. The latest edition features:

  • A comprehensive overview of the complex and evolving U.S. health care system, plus revised data, material and analysis throughout.
  • The latest benchmark developments in health care, including the response of public health to swine flu and the Obama administration’s health care reform.
  • A look at the recent recession’s effects on hospital finances.
  • New projections and data trends on the country’s health care spending.
  • A forward-looking perspective on the future of the U.S. health care system.

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  Chapter  1  Overview of Health Care: A Population Perspective
  Chapter  2  Benchmark Developments in U.S. Health Care
  Chapter  3  Hospitals: Origin, Organization, and Performance
  Chapter  4  Ambulatory Care
  Chapter  5  Medical Education and the Changing Practice of Medicine
  Chapter  6  Health Care Personnel
  Chapter  7  Financing Health Care
  Chapter  8  Long-Term Care
  Chapter  9  Mental Health Services
  Chapter  10  Public Health and the Role of Government in Health Care
  Chapter  11  Research: How Health Care Advances
  Chapter  12  The Future of Health Care
  Appendix  A  Websites
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Harry A. Sultz, DDS, MPH-Professor Emeritus, Social and Preventative Medicine, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Dean Emeritus, School of Public Health and Health Professions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York

 

Harry A. Sultz, DDS, MPH is Professor Emeritus of Social and Preventive Medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Dean Emeritus of its School of Health Related Professions. He has also served as Adjunct Professor at the School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Health Systems Management, School of Management and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine.
Dr. Sultz has written six previous books, contributed chapters to several other books for professional audiences and published numerous articles for medical and allied health journals. An epidemiologist, health care services planner, and researcher, he established and, for 26 years, directed the Health Services Research Program of Buffalo’s School of Medicine. His extensive research experience serves as background for the various editions of this book and for the courses that he taught about health care and health policy. He also has long service as an expert consultant to several governmental and voluntary agencies and institutions.

Kristina M. Young, MS-Instructor, School of Public Health and Health Professions, State University of New York at Buffalo, Instructor, Canisius College, President, Kristina M. Young & Associates, Inc., Buffalo, New York

 

Kristina M. Young, MS is an instructor at the University at Buffalo, School of Public Health and Health Professions, State University of New York, where she teaches graduate courses in health care organization and health policy for students in the fields of public health, law and management. Ms. Young also is an instructor at Canisius College of Buffalo where she teaches graduate students in the Department of Health and Human Performance. 
Ms. Young is the Executive Director of the Western New York Public Health Alliance, Inc., an organization that administers government and private funds to support public health activities in the western New York region. She also is President and Owner of Kristina M. Young and Associates, Inc., a management consulting and training firm specializing in health and human services organizations. Previously, she served as President of a corporate training and development organization; as Executive Vice President of a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the joint interests of a major teaching hospital and a health maintenance organization; and as the Vice President for Research and Development for a teaching hospital system and Executive Director of its health, education, and research foundation.

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  • "The authors have crafted an exceptionally readable text by balancing and integrating the diverse subject matter and presenting it in appropriate depth for an introductory course on this topic."

    —Michael A. Ibrahim, MD, PhD, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

  • "I've looked at Health Care USA, Seventh Edition, and am impressed. It's well written, is extensive in its coverage, is up to date, well referenced, and has a detailed index. It doesn't shy away from controversial topics, but isn't strident in tone."
     

    --Robert H. Posteraro, MD, MBI, Assistant Professor, TTUHSC School of Allied Health Sciences, Department of Clinic Administration and Rehabilitation Counseling

  • “We will be using the new edition [of Health Care USA] for the fall semester. The changes will provide very current content for class discussion and help students be aware of issues that affect their health and health care, particularly as they move into their adult years and the work force.”

    —Karen Maddox, Associate Professor, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

  • "I've used every edition! Great book."

    —David Paul, Assistant Professor, Monmouth University

  • From the Foreword:

    "The authors have crafted an exceptionally readable text by balancing and integrating the diverse subject matter and presenting it in appropriate depth for an introductory course..."

    —Michel A. Ibrahim, MD, PhD, Dean and Professor of Epidemiology Emeritus, School of Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health/Johns Hopkins University

  • Praise for the previous editions:

    "Yes, coverage is comprehensive and understandable for this Intro course.  It suits students from varying backgrounds--both clinical and management."

    —Adopter from Texas Women's University, Dept. of Health Care Administration

  • "An excellent, comprehensive text.  Meets our needs very well."

    —Adopter from Lindenwood University Cultural Center, Health Management

  • "A massive amount of information is condensed, making it easy, interesting reading."

    —Adopter from Wilmington College, Master of Science in Nursing

  • "This is one of the most readable books I have enjoyed in a long time.  It has a generalist perspective and a refreshing objectivity unhampered by biased advocacy for any particular group.  It would be a useful addition to any health care provider's library.  I was so impressed, I plan to adopt it for use with my graduate nursing students in their administration courses."

    —Karen C. Lyon, RN, PhD, CNAA, CNS, AORN Journal, September 1998, Vol. 68, No. 3

  • "Covers the structure and major issues in the US health care system."

    —A. Heydman, Department of Nursing, St. Mary's College, Moraga, California

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