Suddenly, dramatically, and seemingly overnight, U.S. healthcare has morphed into something virtually unrecognizable. There are a slew of new requirements, regulations, goals, buzzwords, and acronyms. It is a revolution in how we view the role and responsibilities not only of the physician and patient, but also of the nurse, the nurse practitioner, physical therapist, nutritionist, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, social worker, and other healthcare professionals. But you don’t just have to cope in this new world of healthcare. Now you can learn how to thrive amid all these changes and challenges. Written by the Chief Medical Officer of one of the world's leading global healthcare data and analytics companies,
Navigating Healthcare Reform: An Insider’s Guide for Nurses and Allied Health Professionals
is a compelling and easy-to-follow guide to understanding our unfolding healthcare reform — including its biobehavioral and psychosocial aspects — and learning how to take advantage of the opportunities it presents.
Practical information
is written expressly for nurses and allied health professionals to give you a straightforward understanding of this revolution, along with practical tips for how to survive and thrive in this new era of healthcare.
Engaging style
presents content using Dr. Edelstein's trademark easy-to-understand voice.
Positive tone
puts the politics aside and
offers a uniquely hopeful message (one of challenges but also one of opportunity).
Noteworthy quotes
throughout the text help emphasize key takeaways.
Vignettes
within each chapter help to translate the content into real-life situations.
Pearl boxes
in the margins summarize critical points and knowledge that can be translated into your career.
Engaging cartoons
underscore the key messages of book in a fun, memorable manner.