Jonas’ Introduction to the U.S. Health Care System

About This TextA concise, authoritative tour of how U.S. health care is organized, financed, and regulated—connecting history and policy to today’s delivery, quality, access, and reform landscape.CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform designed to help you learn faster, study smarter, retain more, and feel more confident on exam day. Print copies include a CourseConnect access code.What’s New in the 10th EditionExpanded coverage of telehealth, consumer devices, apps, and remote patient monitoringUpdated treatment of social and political determinants of healthFinancing issues, including value-based care and alternative payment models, and the impact of private equity funding, consolidation, and consumerismUpdated sections across the care continuum: self-care, adult day services, hospice, and long-term careAnalysis of the COVID-19 era and system resiliencyUpdated content on the diverse health care workforce and functionsWhy Students Love This TextThe most concise and balanced introduction to the U.S. health care systemEngaging visual content, including graphs, and tables that consolidate key information on system performance, workforce trends, financing, and policy changesClear explanations of structures, stakeholders, and trendsPolicy and reform developments/discussions in plain languageFrameworks for equity, quality, cost, and valueGet it with CourseConnect: the Smarter Way to Succeed.Included with your print purchase. CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform that helps you learn faster, study smarter, retain more, and feel confident on exam day. Go beyond the book with tools that help you learn, apply, and assess your progress anywhere, anytime.Bite-sized interactive lessons for focused, efficient studyApplied scenarios that connect concepts to practiceQuizzes and flashcards with instant feedbackPersonal dashboard to track strengths, gaps, and progressStudy tools, including notes, bookmarks, and searchCourse Coach—Expert-powered AI tutor ready to provide trusted explanations and study supportPrint books include a CourseConnect access code inside the front cover. Continuous Online Access is for the life of the product edition, plus one year. Read more