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Comparative Health Systems: Global Perspectives

Author(s): James A. Johnson, PhD, MPA, MS, Professor of Health Administration and International Health, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Adjunct Professor of Health Policy, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama
Carleen Stoskopf, ScD, Director, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California
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  • ISBN-13: 9781449625610
  • Paperback    452 pages      © 2010
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Student Resources: Companion Website with Interactive Glossary, Flashcards, WebLinks

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In an increasingly globalized society, a clear understanding of international healthcare systems is a fundamental step toward improving the quality of health and healthcare systems in the United States and abroad.

Comparative Health Systems: Global Perspectives explores the health systems of 17 countries through comparative study. Using a consistent framework, the chapters offer an overview of each country’s history, geography, government, and economy, as well as a detailed analysis of the country’s healthcare system facilities, workforce, technology, cost, quality, and access. Current and emerging issues are also explored. The book concludes with a look at the changing U.S. healthcare system and the global challenges and opportunities for health.

Ideal for courses in global health, international affairs, health administration, and public health, this innovative text challenges its readers to reflect deeply about how health care is organized and delivered.

Key Features:

  • Each chapter follows a consistent framework to allow the reader to easily compare and contrast the divergent systems of various countries.
  • Chapter contributors are scholars and experts from countries including Canada, India, Japan, Nigeria, Germany, Australia, Mexico, the United States, and more.
  • A companion website features interactive student resources to further enhance learning as well as resources for the instructor including an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoint slides.

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  Acknowledgements  
  Foreword  
  Preface   
  Contributor List  
  About the Editors  
PART I GLOBAL HEALTH AND HEALTH SYSTEMS  
  Chapter 1 Introduction to Health Systems  
  Chapter 2 Global Health and Disease  
  Chapter 3 Health Systems Policy and Economics  
PART II HEALTH SYSTEMS BY COUNTRY  
  Chapter 4 Canada  
  Chapter 5 United Kingdom  
  Chapter 6 Ireland  
  Chapter 7 Portugal  
  Chapter 8 Germany  
  Chapter 9 Russia  
  Chapter 10 Australia  
  Chapter 11 Japan  
  Chapter 12 Korea  
  Chapter 13 India  
  Chapter 14 Jordan  
  Chapter 15 Turkey  
  Chapter 16 Democratic Republic of Congo  
  Chapter 17 Nigeria  
  Chapter 18 Ghana  
  Chapter 19 Mexico  
  Chapter 20 St. Lucia  
PART III CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES  
  Chapter 21 The Changing U.S. Health System  
  Chapter 22 Role of Non-Governmental Organizations  
  Chapter 23 Comparative and Global Challenges for Health  
  Glossary  
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James A. Johnson, PhD, MPA, MS-Professor of Health Administration and International Health, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Adjunct Professor of Health Policy, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama

James A. Johnson, PhD is a medical social scientist and a Professor in the Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University and Adjunct Professor at Auburn University-Montgomery. He was previously Chair of the Department of Health Administration and Policy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He teaches courses in organizational behavior and development, international health, systems thinking, and community health. Dr. Johnson's publications include 100 articles and 10 books on a wide range of health care issues. He is past editor of the Journal of Healthcare Management published by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and past editor of the Journal of Management Practice. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and currently serves on the scientific advisory board of the National Diabetes Trust Foundation. Dr Johnson has traveled to and worked in 21 different countries. He also works with the World Health Organization in Geneva , Switzerland and has involved many students in this activity. He completed his PhD in organizational behavior and development at Florida State University.

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Carleen Stoskopf, ScD-Director, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California

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  • "It is exactly the content that needs to be presented in an organized manner."

    --Barbara Caldwell, PhD, APN-BC, Professor & MSN Track Coordinator, School of Nursing, University of Medicine and Dentistry New Jersey

  • "Provides insight into health care with good basic information from multiple countries."

    --Mary Dahl Maher, Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Nazareth College

  • "An excellent survey."

    —Joel E. Vickers, Professor and Chair, Department of Health Administration, Pfeiffer University

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