There are several sections of Health Systems Pharmacy, with different required and recommended readings. Check your syllabus carefully to find the materials relevant to your course.
Recommended and required readings
Managed Care Pharmacy PracticeCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, QV 737.1 M266 2009Publication Date: 2009- The Economics of Health ReconsideredCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Reserve, W 74 AA1 R497ePrint access to 3rd ed (2009); online access to 4th ed (2016)
Jonas and Kovner's Health Care Delivery in the United States, 11th ed.ISBN: 9780826172723Online access to 11th ed. Print access to 9th ed at Upper level, W 84 AA1 J76 2008
- Managed Care OnlineUSC does not subscribe to this source. Access to some free content is available.
Catalog Search with Options (Primo)
Additional Resources
The resources listed below are just a sample of what is available at Norris Medical Library to support study and work in health systems pharmacies. Contact a librarian, the reference desk, or search the Library Catalog for more materials.
- Healthcare.gov This link opens in a new windowThis US government website uses plain language to explain current laws and regulations relating to health insurance and health care in the United States.
Introduction to US Health Policy: the organization, funding, and delivery of health care in AmericaCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, W 84 AA1 B268i 2016
Understanding Health Policy: a clinical approach, 7th edCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, WA 525 B666u 2016
- Epocrates Free
Drug database. Download from App/Play store.
In Drugs module, select formularies for ~10 medical plans in California (and other states). Once a formulary is selected, view a drug monograph. The drug's formulary status will be shown on the monograph.
Patient Assessment in PharmacyCall Number: Norris Medical Library, Upper Level, QV 737.1 H566p 2015Publication Date: 2014Includes hints and help for documentation.
