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Johnson & Stoskopf's Comparative Health Systems: A Global Perspective explores the evolving landscape of health care delivery worldwide. Part I introduces fundamental concepts including health and disease, health policy and economics, and the role of international health organizations. Part II delves into the health systems, practices, and policies of over 20 countries, considering factors such as geography, culture, and historical context. Each country is thoroughly assessed in terms of cost, quality, access, and innovation. The third edition examines the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on health care systems and the response of different countries. It also addresses other challenges and opportunities, such as global pandemics, disasters, conflicts, changes in the U.S. health system, and the role of non-governmental organizations.Updated throughout, the 3rd edition also offers 13+ new chapters including: Global Health and Disease (3) emphasizes the importance of integration of the healthcare system with the public health system for effective intervention in the cycles of diseasesDistinct chapters on 10 new countries --Cuba, Norway, Finland, Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Egypt, South Africa, Taiwan, and SingaporeThe Business of Health Care (27) discusses value-based care and long-term care as it relates to the business of healthcare.11 Bonus Chapters in the eBook, including a new chapter on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) along with 10 chapters covering the health systems and policies of 10 additional countries including Peru, Ireland, Finland, Tkiye, Poland, Nigeria, Botswana, and more.
