"Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, fifth edition, is a clear and concise distillation of the major topics covered in the best-selling Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. This edition is a well-organized resource that covers the major characteristics, foundations, and...

The challenge of health care delivery and health policy -- Organization of care -- Government and health insurance : the policy process -- Comparative health systems -- Population health -- Public health : a transformation for the 21st century -- Health and behavior -- Vulnerable populations :...

Health politics and political action -- Health policy and corporate influences -- Healthcare reform today and for the future -- Health status of the population and vulnerable groups -- Access to care -- Aging and long-term care -- Organizations -- Labor issues -- Quality of care -- Financing...