Comparative Health Systems: Global Perspectives

Comparative Health Systems: Global Perspectives
James A. Johnson, PhD, MPA, MS, Professor of Health Administration and International Health, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, Adjunct Professor of Health Policy, Auburn University at Montgomery, Montgomery, Alabama, Carleen Stoskopf, ScD, Director, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California

Softcover, 400 pages
ISBN: 0763753793
9780763753795
Jones & Bartlett
June 2009
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In an increasingly globalized society, a clear understanding of international healthcare systems is a fundamental step toward improving the quality of health and healthcare systems in the United States and abroad.

Comparative Health Systems: Global Perspectives explores the health systems of 17 countries through comparative study. Using a consistent framework, the chapters offer an overview of each country’s history, geography, government, and economy, as well as a detailed analysis of the country’s healthcare system facilities, workforce, technology, cost, quality, and access. Current and emerging issues are also explored. The book concludes with a look at the changing U.S. healthcare system and the global challenges and opportunities for health. Chapters cover these topics:

GLOBAL HEALTH AND HEALTH SYSTEMS
- Introduction to Health Systems
- Global Health and Disease
- Health Systems Policy and Economics
HEALTH SYSTEMS BY COUNTRY
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Portugal
- Germany
- Russia
- Australia
- Japan
- Korea
- India
- Jordan
- Turkey
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Nigeria
- Ghana
- Mexico
- St. Lucia
CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES
- The Changing U.S. Health System
- Role of Non-Governmental Organizations
- Comparative and Global Challenges for Health

Ideal for courses in global health, international affairs, health administration, and public health, this innovative resource challenges its readers to reflect deeply about how health care is organized and delivered.

Each chapter follows a consistent framework to allow the reader to easily compare and contrast the divergent systems of various countries.
Chapter contributors are scholars and experts from countries including Canada, India, Japan, Nigeria, Germany, Australia, Mexico, the United States, and more.
A forthcoming companion website will feature interactive student resources to further enhance learning as well as resources for the instructor including an Instructor's Manual, Test Bank, PowerPoint slides.

James A. Johnson, PhD is a medical social scientist and a Professor in the Dow College of Health Professions at Central Michigan University and Adjunct Professor at Auburn University-Montgomery. He was previously Chair of the Department of Health Administration and Policy at the Medical University of South Carolina. He teaches courses in organizational behavior and development, international health, systems thinking, and community health. Dr. Johnson's publications include 100 articles and 10 books on a wide range of health care issues. He is past editor of the Journal of Healthcare Management published by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) and past editor of the Journal of Management Practice. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and currently serves on the scientific advisory board of the National Diabetes Trust Foundation. Dr Johnson has traveled to and worked in 21 different countries. He also works with the World Health Organization in Geneva , Switzerland and has involved many students in this activity. He completed his PhD in organizational behavior and development at Florida State University.

Carleen Stoskopf, ScD is Director, Graduate School of Public Health, San Diego State University, San Diego, California.

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