Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach | 
 enlarge | Authors: Leiyu Shi, Douglas A. Singh
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 8945
Media: Paperback
Edition: 4
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 650
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 9.9 x 7 x 1.4
ISBN: 076374512X
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.10973
EAN: 9780763745127
ASIN: 076374512X
Publication Date: September 5, 2007
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Product Description
In a clear, cohesive format, Delivering Health Care in America provides a comprehensive overview of the basic structures and operations of the US health system from its historical origins and resources, to its individual services, cost, and quality. Using a unique systems approach, it brings together an extraordinary breadth of information into a highly accessible, easy-to-read text that clarifies the complexities of health care organization and finance, while presenting a solid overview of how the various components fit together.
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 Delivering Health Care in America A Systems Approach June 14, 2008
I took a summer class which used this book. It was interesting and very easy reading. If one works in the health field like I do, it reminded me of some issues and gave me other issues to think about. I would recommend it to a person who wanted a good overview of healthcare in the US, compared to other countries. The charts were easy to understand and the book was not full of charts and graphs that were unnecessary.
 Strong statements made without source citation-A textbook full of authors' opinions May 22, 2008
Poorly written and highly un-edited. The authors make strong and slanted statements throughout the book, stating things as factual rather than the opinions they truly are. There is little citation of research references when there certainly should be. Poor, poor quality text book.
 Delivering Health Care in America May 4, 2008
This book was used as text material for a course I took. I found it to be incredibly biased against the current American "system" of health care. We all know health care needs fixing around here, but I rather expect a more balanced view from a textbook.
Book order September 23, 2007
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Delivering Health Care in America: A Systems Approach with Resource Guide (Purchased on 08/22/2007) was purchased. It was recieved in excellent condition and was a brand new book as stated in the original description. I am very satisfied with the service, especially after saving over $30 by ordering through this buyer versus my campus bookstore. The order was received timely.
A Systems Approach is not very systematic February 17, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is one of the worst text books I have ever used for a course. The content is dense and difficult.
Chapters are not well outlined and don't follow sequence provided in text.
Too many inconsistencies in the data and materials. Chapter 12, page 524 says that the HEDIS quality review has 56 measures, the glossary says 71. This is only one of many I identified. I spotted far too many grammatical errors, incomplete sentences and more for a 3rd Edition book.
It is more than obvious that some updates have occured in certain sections but have not been rolled throughout the entire text. This textbook is in dire need of an overhaul and condensing. Major points are diluted with it's over-complicated verbiage, poor flow and lack of comprehensive outline.
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