Shi & Singh's Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System

Shi & Singh’s Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, Seventh Edition provides a clear, concise, and accessible introduction to the organization, financing, and delivery of health care in the United States. Written by Leiyu Shi, the text gives students the foundational knowledge they need to understand the complex structures, policies, and forces shaping today’s health care system. Designed for undergraduate courses in health administration, public health, nursing, health sciences, public policy, and related fields, it connects essential concepts with current developments across the health care landscape. The Seventh Edition features updated health statistics, tables, figures, and policy coverage, along with expanded treatment of the aftermath of COVID-19, Healthy People 2030, health care reform, digital health, artificial intelligence, precision medicine, value-based payment, workforce development, managed care, long-term care, health disparities, mental health, global health, and social determinants of health. New Key Terms lists, an expanded glossary, and timely Spotlight On features reinforce essential concepts and encourage deeper exploration. A new appendix brings Affordable Care Act content together in one convenient resource, helping students connect health policy to the structure and future of U.S. health care delivery