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HEALTH SYSTEMS
AND DELIVERY
World Health Systems
Challenges and Perspectives, Second Edition
Bruce J. Fried, PhD, and Laura M. Gaydos, PhD, Editors
Take a rare first-hand look at the reality of healthcare in 26 countries around the world. The
chapters are written by a representative of each country, who profiles their country's health
system organization, current and emerging health policy issues, cost and financing of
healthcare, health resources and delivery, and future health outlook.
New introductory chapters focus on defining a health system, health system strengthening,
health system regulation, and the politics of health system reform.
Hardbound, 781 pp, August 2012, ISBN 13: 978-1-56793-420-5. An AUPHA/HAP book.
Order code: HGCTF-2185, $120
Understanding the U.S. Health Services System
Fourth Edition
Phoebe Lindsey Barton, PhD
This book provides a thorough explanation of the complex health services system. It explains
the basic concepts as well as current issues to clarify how the US health services system is
organized, managed, and financed. This edition addresses the many changes happening in the
US healthcare system and updates data and statistics so readers can understand and discuss the
current issues.
The fourth edition includes:
* A new focus on the quality-of-care debate and pay-for-performance incentives
* An update on managed care and how universal coverage could change payment and delivery
* A new discussion of the effects of the current economic downturn on healthcare
Hardbound, 600 pp, 2010, ISBN 13: 978-1-56793-338-3. An AUPHA/HAP book. Order code: HGCTF-2139, $123
Population Health Management
Strategies to Improve Outcomes
Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD
Population health management can help you determine what types of patients use your services
the most and how to provide those patients with high-quality yet cost-effective care. Gain the
knowledge you need to put population health strategies to work in your organization. Learn how
to define the population, hire and train care managers, involve physicians in program planning
and implementation, and use IT to improve program effectiveness. A companion website offers
assessment tests and tools to facilitate program implementation.
Hardbound, 288 pp, 2003, ISBN 13: 978-1-56793-187-7. An AUPHA/HAP book. Order code: HGCTF-1162, $88
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