Health Insurance and Managed Care: What They Are and How They Work

This paperback is in good condition, showing minimal wear on the cover and spine. The pages are clean and free from any inscriptions or markings. The binding is intact, ensuring the book is well-preserved for continued use. No dust jacket is present, as expected for this format.

Health Insurance and Managed Care: What They Are and How They Work by Peter R. Kongstvedt, MD, FACP, is a comprehensive resource published by Jones & Bartlett Learning in 2020. This paperback edition, identified as the Fifth Edition, offers an updated exploration of the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on health insurance and managed care. The book addresses the current status of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) and discusses the evolving complexities of Medicare and various healthcare models. Dr. Kongstvedt, a Senior Health Policy Faculty member at George Mason University, provides authoritative insights into the organizational structures and practices of health insurance. This edition is invaluable for professionals and students in the field, offering detailed coverage of contemporary issues in healthcare management. The book is in good condition, with no inscriptions or library markings.