Introduction to Health Professions - Brossura

Stanfield, Peggy S.; Cross, Nanna, Ph.D.; Hui, Y. H.

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ISBN 10: 1449600557 ISBN 13: 9781449600556

Casa editrice: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2011

Riassunto

Completely updated, Introduction to the Health Professions, Sixth Edition provides the most current, comprehensive coverage of all the major health professions. This popular text outlines more than 75 careers and touches on every major facet of the field including training requirements, job responsibilities, and salaries. This fundamental resource provides a thorough review of the U.S. healthcare delivery system, managed care, health care financing, reimbursement, insurance coverage, Medicare, Medicaid, and the impact of new technology on healthcare services. Written specifically for students who plan to become healthcare professionals, this text will give you all the information you need for a successful career!


New Topics and Updates in the Sixth Edition

Historical review of the health insurance industry in the United States
Expanded discussion of public health care—Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
New section on healthcare reform due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
Up-to-date coverage of individual states’ implementation of healthcare reform
Future-looking perspective on the evolving roles and responsibilities in health careers and the impact of future demographic and socioeconomic changes on healthcare needs
Useful information on educational grants and loan repayment programs
Current data for each profession from the latest Occupational Outlook (U.S. Department of Labor, 2010 – 2011)
New chapter with current information on athletic trainers

Instructor Resources: Transition Guide, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a Test Bank.
Student Resources: Companion Website

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Book by Stanfield Peggy S Hui Y H Cross Nanna

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1449600557
• ISBN 13: 9781449600556
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Lingua: Inglese
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 491
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile