About This TextA concise, authoritative tour of how U.S. health care is organized, financed, and regulated—connecting history and policy to today’s delivery, quality, access, and reform landscape.CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform designed to help you learn faster, study smarter, retain more, and feel more confident on exam day. Print copies include a CourseConnect access code.What’s New in the 10th Edition Expanded coverage of telehealth, consumer devices, apps, and remote patient monitoring Updated treatment of social and political determinants of health Financing issues, including value-based care and alternative payment models, and the impact of private equity funding, consolidation, and consumerism Updated sections across the care continuum: self-care, adult day services, hospice, and long-term care Analysis of the COVID-19 era and system resiliency Updated content on the diverse health care workforce and functions Why Students Love This Text The most concise and balanced introduction to the U.S. health care system Engaging visual content, including graphs, and tables that consolidate key information on system performance, workforce trends, financing, and policy changes Clear explanations of structures, stakeholders, and trends Policy and reform developments/discussions in plain language Frameworks for equity, quality, cost, and value Get it with CourseConnect: the Smarter Way to Succeed.Included with your print purchase. CourseConnect is an interactive learning platform that helps you learn faster, study smarter, retain more, and feel confident on exam day. Go beyond the book with tools that help you learn, apply, and assess your progress anywhere, anytime. Bite-sized interactive lessons for focused, efficient study Applied scenarios that connect concepts to practice Quizzes and flashcards with instant feedback Personal dashboard to track strengths, gaps, and progress Study tools, including notes, bookmarks, and search Course Coach—Expert-powered AI tutor ready to provide trusted explanations and study support Print books include a CourseConnect access code inside the front cover. Continuous Online Access is for the life of the product edition, plus one year.