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problems in
Health Care Law n i n t h
e d i t i o n
Robert D. Miller, JD, MS Hyg Associate General Counsel University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority Madison, Wisconsin
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Contents Preface Acknowledgments
CHAPTER ONE 1-1 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5
2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 2-8
Introduction to the American Legal System
The Nature of the Law Governmental Organization and Functions Sources of Law Organization of the Court System Contracts
CHAPTER TWO 2-1
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Organization of the Health Care Delivery System
What Are the Key Characteristics of the Six Types of Organizations? How Are