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Introduction : progressing towards health -- Northern Africa -- Western Africa -- Central Africa -- Eastern Africa -- Southern Africa -- The future of health in Africa -- Regional map of Africa -- Chronology -- Glossary

Principles of health insurance -- Public and private coverage in the United States -- The uninsured -- The Affordable Care Act -- Covered benefits -- Consumer financial responsibility for health care -- Consumer protections -- Payment mechanisms -- Claims and reimbursement for providers --...

"Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, fifth edition, is a clear and concise distillation of the major topics covered in the best-selling Delivering Health Care in America by the same authors. This edition is a well-organized resource that covers the major characteristics, foundations, and...

The challenge of health care delivery and health policy -- Organization of care -- Government and health insurance : the policy process -- Comparative health systems -- Population health -- Public health : a transformation for the 21st century -- Health and behavior -- Vulnerable populations :...