"Health Care in the United States discusses the basic structures and operations of the U. S. health system. This resource includes examples, tables, and a glossary with key terms and acronyms to help understand important concepts. Through an accessible approach, this text clarifies the complexities of health care services and health system finance, as well as presents an overview of how all of the components fit together. With outlines and study questions, this resource explains to students how the U. S. health services system is organized, managed, financed, and evaluated"--