Jonas and Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States

by James R. Knickman (Editor), Brian Elbel (Editor)

Newly revised and significantly updated, Jonas and Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States, 13th Edition continues to be a highly acclaimed and trusted resource covering all aspects of health care in the United States. This comprehensive textbook contains information on a wide array of topics, including the organization of care, population health, the fundamental challenges of health disparities, health care financing and economics, and health information technology’s role in improving care and protecting privacy. New chapters on public health preparedness and its role in mitigating effects on health and the health system, and the medical and social challenges of caring for older adults provide insight into important, ongoing challenges and what those challenges reflect about our system of care.

With an increased emphasis on health disparities, population health, and health equity, this textbook includes a timely focus on how social and behavioral determinants influence health outcomes. Students will gain a deeper understanding of public health systems and their societal role and of the economic perspectives that drive health care managers and the system. Thorough coverage of the rapid changes that are reshaping our system, in addition to an evaluation of our nation’s achievement of health care value, will equip students with the critical knowledge they need to enter this dynamic and complex field. The book also includes cutting-edge, evidence-based information on preventive medicine, innovative approaches to control health care costs, initiatives to achieve high quality and value-based care, and much more from prominent scholars, practitioners, and educators within health care management, public health, population health, health policy, medical care, and nursing.

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New chapters on Public Health Preparedness and Caring for Older AdultsExpanded coverage on health disparities and health equity, public health systems and their societal role, and the economic perspectives driving health care managers and the systemCareers in Focus sections provide perspectives from a range of career paths in the health sector and how they contribute to the health care workforceCase Exercises and Discussion Questions have been expanded for all chaptersDigital access to the entire text, including four supplementary eChapters that provide an engaging visual overview of trends in health care and detail the Affordable Care Ave--including its history and implementation, updates to the law, and changes as a result of the COVID-19 pandemicPurchase includes digital access for use on most mobile devices or computers, and qualified instructors also have access to a full suite of instructor resources

Genres: Textbooks, Health Care, Nonfiction

1109 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1986

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, I learned more than I thought from this class...because of this book not because of the class. Health and policy is just such a broad topic, that's why you can get an MPH. It is too much for one class or one book to give more than an overview.

[Ulyana Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I was actually impressed with the amount of work that was placed in this book. Great work on connecting with the audience and the structure was easy to follow. Information was up to date and gives multiple points of views through fantastic examples and facts. Thank you for the educational information, Jonas and Kovner! This was a book I enjoyed reading for Health Care Seminar course.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good text. Dry.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

For a textbook really good lots of information

[Peter J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Informative, but nauseatingly rife with Obamacare sycophancy. Hard to believe the authors objective, when so gushing about it; Chelsea Clinton even co-authoring a chapter.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note that this is a textbook, and the rating should not be compared to my ratings on books written for entertainment.

Clear and concise text with well organized ideas and progression. Information is presented in different formats including graphs, charts, and well defined section headings. Scanning for specific information within a chapter is easy.
-1 star for feeling out of date (10th edition, read in April/May 2013)

Average personal reading time without needing a break: 90 minutes

[Patrick Tucker · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative look at the state of the health care system in the USA. Unfortunately, since it is such a changing field I expect this to be outdated in a year or less. If you have questions on how hospitals, physician practices, insurance companies, or government services operates this is a good first stop. The writing can by necessarily dry and full of acronyms but the topics are covered with great detail.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a required textbook for my Public Health Policy class. The chapters were interesting and well-written. The topics covered were timely and thorough. The text size was highly readable and the graphics enhanced the text. This was one the best formated textbooks I have read during my BSN program.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very great, concise description of the US healthcare system.

[Risa · Rating 5 out of 5]

the only non-fiction entry in my list of 'best books i've ever read'.

[Cynthia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book in US healh care

[JE Beuler · Rating 3 out of 5]

great text book for nursing school.