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United States, 5th Edition Hardcover: 625 pages
This popular book will demystify the complex process of health policymaking. It provides a framework for putting the various aspects of policymaking into perspective and provides you with the political competence to analyze the public policy environment in which you operate. This book also addresses the impact of health policies on individuals, organizations, and interest groups, and one that discusses how to effectively analyze and influence the policymaking process. This new edition further clarifies health policy formulation, implementation, and modification. The policymaking process is brought to life through excerpts from congressional testimony, news stories, executive orders, legislation, and other documents related to real-world policy issues. Readers will acquire the background they need to analyze the effects of health policies and influence the policymaking process. The book also provides a framework for understanding the development of today s health reform legislation. Recommended by the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), this book also uses many real-world excerpts from Congressional testimony, news stories, and executive orders to bring to life key aspects of health policy. It includes overviews of Medicare and Medicaid policy, methods to analyze and influence public policy, and insight into the future. Beaufort B. Longest, Jr., Ph.D., FACHE, is the M. Allen Pond Professor of Health Policy & Management and Director of the Health Policy Institute at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Longest has authored or coauthored nine books and twenty-two chapters in other books. This book has been included on the Association of University Programs in Health Administration / Health Administration Press book list. Founded in 1933, the American College of Healthcare Executives is an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives who lead our nation's hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations. ACHE's publishing division, Health Administration Press, is one of the largest publishers of books and journals on all aspects of health services management. Health Administration Press is a division of the Foundation of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE). ACHE is an international professional society of 30,000 healthcare executives who lead our nation's hospitals, healthcare systems, and other healthcare organizations. ACHE is known for its prestigious credentialing and educational programs and its annual Congress on Healthcare Management, which draws more than 4,000 participants each year. ACHE is also known for its groundbreaking research and career development and public policy programs. Through such efforts, ACHE works toward its goal of being the premier professional society for healthcare leaders by providing exceptional value to its members. Founded in 1972 with support from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, Health Administration Press has grown from a small office on the campus of the University of Michigan to one of the largest publishers of books and journals on all aspects of health services management, including textbooks for use in college and university courses. (information from the publisher) You may also be interested in / The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters / Jump to a Book List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go Back to Pages / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore |
