World Health Systems: Challenges and Perspectives, Second Edition
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World Health Systems: Challenges and Perspectives, Second Edition


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New in the fourth edition:

An update on the changes to Medicare coverage, including adding means testing on optional coverage for beneficiaries A new discussion of the legislation the current administration would like to implement for universal healthcare coverage A new focus on the quality-of-care debate and pay-for-performance incentives New requirements for not-for-profit hospitals to report services provided in order to validate their tax status An update on managed care and how universal coverage could change payment and delivery Updated information on biomedical research and the debate on whether the United States will remain a leader on this effort A new discussion of the effects of the current economic downturn on healthcare An updated discussion on the status of the healthcare workforce and how nursing and possible physician shortages will affect our system A discussion on healthcare expenditures and the estimated 47 million people who are currently uninsured A master bibliography has been created and is now located at the back of the book Updated glossary and acronym list
About the Author: Bruce J. Fried, PhD, is an associate professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management in the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he served as director of master's degree programs for more than 20 years. Dr. Fried teaches courses in human resources management, international and comparative health systems, and globalization and health. He has written numerous journal articles, books and book chapters, commentaries, and book reviews and was coeditor of World Health Systems: Challenges and Perspectives, second edition (Health Administration Press, 2012). His research interests include the impact of improvement teams and culture on quality in healthcare settings, the healthcare workforce, mental health services, and global health. Dr. Fried has conducted workshops and management training courses in Eastern Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. He received his master's degree from the University of Chicago and his doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Books published by Health Administration Press: Human Resources in Healthcare Managing for Success, Fourth Edition
Fundamentals of Human Resources in Healthcare, Second Edition
World Health Systems: Challenges and Perspectives, Second Edition


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781567934205
  • Publisher: Health Administration Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Health Administration Press
  • Depth: 44
  • Height: 259 mm
  • No of Pages: 816
  • Series Title: Aupha/Hap Book
  • Sub Title: Challenges and Perspectives
  • Width: 188 mm
  • ISBN-10: 156793420X
  • Publisher Date: 01 Aug 2012
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Edition: 2
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 46 mm
  • Weight: 1545 gr


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