|aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 1071-1097) and index.
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|aPART I. Overview -- Chapter 1. Theoretical foundations for the establishment of world health systems -- Chapter 2. World socioeconomic development and health status -- Chapter 3. Health system structure and determinants of health -- Chapter 4. Basic models and evaluation of world health systems -- Chapter 5. Social medical aid system and its analysis -- Chapter 6. Features and trends of reforms in world health systems -- Chapter 7. Overview of health systems in developed countries and areas -- PART II. Characteristics of Health Systems in Developed Countries and Areas -- Chapter 8. The role of the government in the health service markets of developed countries and areas -- Chapter 9. Basic drug administration policies in developed countries and areas -- Chapter 10. Models and policies of healthcare cost containment in developed countries and areas -- PART III. Health Systems in Developed Countries and Areas -- Chapter 11. National health service systems of representative countries -- Chapter 12. Social health insurance systems of representative countries -- Chapter 13. Commercial health insurance and medical savings account systems of representative countries -- Chapter 14. Improved health systems in Hong Kong and Taiwan -- PART IV. Characteristics of Health Systems in Developing Countries -- Chapter 15. Definition of developing countries and challenges in health systems -- Chapter 16. Comparison of healthcare and social security systems in BRICS countries -- Chapter 17. Insights from health system reforms in developing countries -- PART V. Health Systems in Developing Countries -- Chapter 18. Health systems in seven Asian countries -- Chapter 19. Health systems in three African countries -- Chapter 20. Health systems in four selected European countries -- Chapter 21. Health systems in four American countries.
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|a"World Health Systems details different health systems, including their related health insurance and drug supply systems, in various parts of the world with both macro- and micro- perspectives. The book is arranged in five parts: the first part presents, from multidisciplinary perspectives, outlines of various health systems throughout the world, as well as current trends in the development and reform of world health systems. The second and third parts expound on the health systems in developed countries, discussing the government's role in the health service market and basic policies on medication administration and expenses, before analyzing the health systems of Britain, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Germany, France, Japan, Poland, USA, Singapore, Hongkong (China), and Taiwan (China). The fourth and fifth parts discuss health systems in less developed countries and areas, typically the BRICS and other countries in Asia (Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Armenia, and Kyrghyzstan), Africa (Egypt, Morocco), Europe (Hungary, Czech Republic, and Bulgaria) and South America (Cuba, Chile, and Mexico), summarizing their past experiences, while making assessments of their current efforts to shed light on future developments."--Back cover.