The United States Healthcare System: Overview Driving Forces and Outlook for the Future

About this book

The complexity of the United States healthcare system is well known as are its challenges and shortcomings. A vital task in the years ahead will be to transition the system toward a new paradigmone that more effectively balances quality costs and access to support the overall well-being of the American people. The United States Healthcare System: Overview Driving Forces and Outlook for the Future is intended for the healthcare professionals who will lead the transformation to optimized health and healthcare solutions. The book presents a broad overview of the systems numerous components assesses the historical influences that brought us to our present state and examines the trends and emerging opportunities through which we can attain a better future. The books chapters establish a firm knowledge base for each topic while also inviting deeper discussion and further exploration. Collectively they aim to foster a thorough multidimensional understanding of how the healthcare system functions how it has evolved and how it can be improved.