Enjoy access to the companion podcast series Conversations About Health Care Delivery in the United States!

Includes CourseConnect: Know It. Use It. Test It. – The Smarter Way to Learn and Succeed! 

This trusted text explores a wide array of topics including the organization of care, public health’s role in society, health care financing and economics, and health information technology. Expanded coverage of health equity and social and behavioral determinants prepares students for today’s challenges to reduce pernicious health disparities and outcomes affecting underserved and vulnerable populations. With applied exercises and digital resources, learners gain a critical foundation for understanding the complex U.S. health care system. Know, use, and test your understanding of course content with CourseConnect—an interactive learning platform included with your print purchase.  

Key Features: 

• New chapters on public health preparedness and caring for older adults
• Equips students to analyze health care delivery, equity, and system performance through critical, applied learning
• Features Careers in Focus sections, expanded Case Exercises, and Discussion Questions to connect learning to practice
• Written by leading scholars, practitioners, and educators across health care management, policy, nursing, and public health
• Instructor Resources include an Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint slides, a Test Bank, and more 

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Enhance your textbook experience with CourseConnect, an interactive learning platform designed to help you engage more deeply, study smarter, and achieve success in your course. 

• Master Complex Concepts – Interactive learning activities simplify concepts and improve comprehension and retention. 
• Track Your Progress – Real-time analytics and self-assessments help you identify strengths and focus on areas for improvement. 
• Study Anytime, Anywhere – Enjoy seamless access to your eText and study tools whenever and wherever you need them. 
• Help Whenever You Need It – Course Coach provides answers, summaries, and practice questions to keep you moving forward and build confidence. 

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