{"product_id":"introduction-to-the-health-professions-9781449600556","title":"Introduction to the Health Professions","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduction to the Health Professions\u003c\/strong\u003e by Peggy S. Stanfield. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781449600556.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompletely 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!\n\nNew Topics and Updates in the Sixth Edition\n\nHistorical review of the health insurance industry in the United States\nExpanded discussion of public health care—Medicaid, Medicare, and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)\nNew section on healthcare reform due to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010\nUp-to-date coverage of individual states’ implementation of healthcare reform\nFuture-looking perspective on the evolving roles and responsibilities in health careers and the impact of future demographic and socioeconomic changes on healthcare needs\nUseful information on educational grants and loan repayment programs\nCurrent data for each profession from the latest Occupational Outlook (U.S. Department of Labor, 2010 – 2011)\nNew chapter with current information on athletic trainers\n\nInstructor Resources: Transition Guide, Instructor’s Manual, PowerPoint Presentations, and a Test Bank.\nStudent Resources: Companion Website\n\nInstructors: Bundle this product with additional Jones \u0026amp; Bartlett introductory health professions texts and save your students up to 30% off list price. Contact your Account Specialist for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jones \u0026 Bartlett Learning","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44959060951093,"sku":"ByrdShop_1449600557","price":39.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781449600556_00d2c16b-bc26-4324-aad9-b72f0eebed46.jpg?v=1778821569","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/introduction-to-the-health-professions-9781449600556","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}