Comparative Health Systems

2nd Edition

A Global Perspective

James A. Johnson; Carleen Stoskopf; Leiyu Shi
eISBN-13: 9781284111743

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The Second Edition of Comparative Health Systems: A Global Perspective offers new perspectives in health administration, public health, and public policy that address evidence-based approaches to health system improvement; systems thinking at the policy level; integrated information management; macro and micro innovation, and systems sustainability. Part I offers introduces foundational concepts including health and disease; and policy and economics. Two new chapters explore innovation and sustainability; and the role and contributions of non-governmental organizations. In Part II, the health systems of 19 countries are each examined in their own chapter, that carefully explores the country’s geography and culture, the history of its health system, followed by a detailed evaluation of cost, quality, access and innovation.

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ISBNs 1284111741, 9781284111743, 9781284111736
Language English
Number of Pages 612
Edition 2nd