{"product_id":"introduction-to-health-policy-second-edition-gateway-to-healthcare-management-9781640550254","title":"Introduction to Health Policy  Second Edition (Gateway to Healthcare Management)","description":"\u003cp\u003eInstructor Resources: Test bank  PowerPoint slides for each chapter  and answer guides for the books discussion questions. Healthcare needs in the United States are challenging and continuously evolving. As a result  healthcare is a constant priority for leaders at the federal  state  and local levels. Healthcare leaders who have a strong understanding of the basics of health policy are optimally positioned to improve health and healthcare in both their organizations and their communities. Introduction to Health Policy uniquely integrates an introductory overview of health policymaking with an examination of critical policy-related issues  research and evaluation methods  and international perspectives. Author Leiyu Shi  a prominent expert in the field  provides a basic introduction to key terms and the determinants of health and policy. He then explores the varied world of policymaking  ranging from multiple government levels  to the private sector  to the international stage. Policy-based attempts to address determinants of healthsocial  behavioral  and medicalare then explored. The book concludes by examining policy research and analysis. Dr. Shi addresses various types of healthcare provisions  including public health  managed care  ambulatory care  extended care  and acute care in a hospital setting. Discussion questions and real-world cases and examples bring theories and concepts to life. This second edition features:New and updated case studies in each chapterNew references and updated data Diversified international coverage  with policymaking examples from Canada  the United Kingdom  Sweden  Australia  and China Current information on health policy research The latest developments in healthcare reform New content on the impact of the Affordable Care Act  patient-centered medical homes  accountable care organizations  precision medicine and big data  and moreThis introductory book breaks down the complexity of health policy for future healthcare leaders who need a better understanding of how policy affects organizations and communities and how they themselves can influence health policymaking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45646968553525,"sku":"ByrdShop_1640550259","price":68.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781640550254.jpg?v=1781683987","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-health-policy-second-edition-gateway-to-healthcare-management-9781640550254","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}