Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System

The textbook Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System, 6th Edition, written by Leiyu Shi and Douglas A. Singh, provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive introduction to national healthcare structures. Published by Jones & Bartlett Learning, this 390-page volume outlines the primary organizational, financial, and operational foundations of American medical delivery.

Core chapters synthesize key policy and technological drivers across the health sector. The authors detail the Affordable Care Act and examine its measurable impact on health insurance expansion, patient access, and overall healthcare costs. Additional thematic coverage explores emerging health technologies, highlighting developments in nanomedicine, artificial intelligence within health informatics, and data cybersecurity safeguards.

Every print copy of this 2023 release includes Navigate eBook access, enabling flexible digital review across devices. The textbook provides academic programs with an accessible framework for introductory coursework in health administration, public health, and general health sciences.