Citation
(2002), "The US Health System: Origins and Functions", International Journal of Health Care Quality Assurance, Vol. 15 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijhcqa.2002.06215aae.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2002, MCB UP Limited
The US Health System: Origins and Functions
The US Health System: Origins and Functions
Raffel, M.W. and Barsukiewicz, C.K.20015th ed.Delmar PublishersISBN 0 7668 0714 2
This book offers not only an historical perspective detailing the origins of the US health care system, but also discusses the forces that changed and shaped their system into what it is today. Underlying the comprehensive information on health care costs, finance, access, delivery and reform, is the ethical question of whether health care is a right or a privilege. The text is organised into three primary sections of health care systemorigins, influences and changes (health care, health system, financial, health care organisation). It also includes references to web sites for further information.