An engaging and clinically relevant textbook covering the principles and key issues of healthcare The leading textbook for health policy and systems Understanding Health Policyis a concise textbook that clearly explains the all major aspects of healthcare, including finance, organization, and reimbursement. The authors carefully weave key principles, descriptions, and concrete examples into chapters that make important health policy issues interesting and understandable. The book features a unique clinical approach, using case examples to highlight key policy issues. Features Updated throughout to reflect the latest changes and events, including the recently enacted health reform act, and revisions in insurance coverage and health care expenditures Expanded coverage of global issues in health policy Includes "Questions and Discussion Topics" for classroom or individual study