Includes bibliographical references.

Machine generated contents note: -- SectionI Introduction to Health Policy Management -- Chapter1 The Basics of the Policy Making Process -- Chapter2 Federal Legislation Governing Medical Care -- Chapter3 Patient Protection Policies and Regulations -- SectionII Understanding the U.S. Healthcare Delivery System -- Chapter4 Health Care Financing and Payment Methods -- Chapter5 Health Care Quality and Safety -- Chapter6 Health Insurance and Reimbursement Methods -- SectionIII Government-Funded Programs -- Chapter7 Medicare -- Chapter8 Medicaid -- Chapter9 Children's Health Insurance Program -- SectionIV Access to Care -- Chapter10 The Uninsured and Underinsured Populations in the U.S. -- Chapter11 Social Determinants of Health -- Chapter12 Individual Rights -- SectionV Critical Issues in Health Policy -- Chapter13 Medical Ethics and Healthcare Professionals -- Chapter14 The Changing Dynamics of Health Policy and the Health Care Delivery System.

"Health Policy Management: A Case Study Approach provides nursing students the foundation for understanding the basics of health policy. Each chapter begins with a narrative overview by introducing a unique topic which is covered through the chapter. Three case studies written by healthcare professionals. This collection of case studies is interdisciplinary-focused and have been curated from both nurses and healthcare professionals making this a truly comprehensive teaching resource. Topics covered include: Social determinants of health Patient Protection Policies and Regulations Health Care Quality and Safety Health Care Financing and Payment Methods Medicare Medicaid Children's Health Insurance"--Provided by publisher.