Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness

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Population Health: Creating a Culture of Wellness

Last Modified: 07/21/2011

Nash DB, Reifsnyder J, Fabius RJ, Pracilio VP
Sudbury, Massachusetts: Jones and Bartlett Learning; 2011

With over 45.7 million uninsured in the US and health reform a national priority, the need for population health management has never been more eminent. Sixty percent of American deaths are attributable to behavioral factors, social circumstances, and environmental exposures. Employment of population health management techniques, advocating use of preventative services, and quality clinical care are imperative. This book offers an educational foundation for both professionals and students on the genesis and growth of this important topic.

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