Healthcare Delivery in the United States

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Introduction to the healthcare delivery system in the United States; overview of U.S. healthcare delivery, healthcare providers and professionals, technology and its effects, financing, outpatient services and primary care, healthcare delivery institutions, the role of federal government, methods of reimbursement and managed care, implications for the healthcare provider, professional practice, and for individuals, families and communities included. Emphasis is on access, cost, affordability and quality of care and the future of health services delivery.