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Overview of the U.S. Healthcare System

Learning Objectives

  • Outline the historical background and basic structure of the U.S. healthcare system.
  • Discover the role of public and private regulation.
  • Examine concepts related to individual health and public health.
  • Describe vulnerable populations and the overarching goals initiated to reduce health disparities.

Chapter Sections:

1.1 Historical Background

1.2 Organization & Regulation

1.3 Health Status

1.4 Health Disparities

1.5 Chapter Summary

1.6 References & Attributions

Next: 1.10 Historical Background

License

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