Instructor Resources: Presentation PowerPoints, PowerPoints of the book’s exhibits, answer guides to the in-book discussion questions, and essay/short-answer questions. 

 

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 paradigm—one 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 system’s 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. 

 

Over the course of 14 chapters, the book examines such topics as the following: