The Health Care Industry : A Primer for Board Members Hardback
by Dennis D. (University of Washington School of Public Health) Pointer, Stephen J. (San Diego State University School of Public Health) Williams
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Health care industry board members are called upon to make decisions that have an enormous effect on their organizations, medical staffs, employees, and their communities.
To be effective, they must understand context; the health care industry's structure and dynamics The Health Care Industry offers board members a comprehensive resource that clearly explains how health services are organized, financed, and provided.
This much-needed resource contains a wealth of information and Explains board responsibilitiesDescribes organizations that provide health services such as ambulatory care facilities, physician practices, hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, health systems and public health agenciesClarifies how money moves through the system: insurance, health plans, Medicare, Medicaid and HMOs. Describes the characteristics and training of health professionals including physicians, nurses, dentists, pharmacists, chiropractors, and physicians assistantsProvides a glossary of health care terms, concepts, and acronyms
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:160 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:25/11/2003
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- ISBN:9780787967215
Information
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:160 pages
- Publisher:John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Publication Date:25/11/2003
- Category:
- ISBN:9780787967215