Medical Practice in the Current Health Care Environment
A Handbook for Residents and Medical Students
Published on 26. January 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
169 pages
978-0-8018-4966-4 (ISBN)
Description
"Residents and medical students," writes Janine C. Edwards, "need to know the economics of health care delivery and current patterns of delivery, especially managed care." In Medical Practice in the Current Health Care Environment, a distinguished group of contributors explain the settings in which medical care is currently being delivered, with the aim of helping both residents and medical students make an informed career choice. The authors look at the basic economics of health care, including HMOs, PPOs, private practice (solo and group), and Medicare and Medicaid. The concluding chapter presents issues to consider in making career decisions, including personality, geography, income, and lifestyle. A glossary defines the technical terms of health care administration.
Reviews / Votes
An updated roadmap for those about to embark on a career as a physician. The seven essays cover the finances of the US health care system, health-maintenance and preferred-provider organizations, the changing Medicare and Medicaid programs, solo or group practice, career choices, and medical care reform. SciTech Book NewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Baltimore, MD
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Not illustrated
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
255 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8018-4966-4 (9780801849664)
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Janine C. Edwards
Medical Practice in the Current Health Care Environment
A Handbook for Residents and Medical Students
Book
01/1995
Johns Hopkins University Press
€57.20
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Person
Janine C. Edwards is associate dean for student affairs at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
Content
Contents and Contributors: The Financial Dynamics of the U.S. Health Care System Homer H. Schmitz; Health Maintenance Organizations Janine C. Edwards; Preferred Provider Organizations Homer H. Schmitz; The Changing Face of Medicare and Medicaid Beth-Ann Schauer and David B. Nash; Private Practice: Solo or Group William M. Fogarty, Jr.; Making a Career Choice Marianne L. Currie; Medical Care Reform James R. Kimmey; Basic Economic Concepts Patrick J. Welch, Ik-Whan Kwon, and Scott R. Safranski