Includes bibliographical references and index.

Population health overview -- The spectrum of care -- Policy implications for population health : health promotion and wellness -- Population health : education -- The political landscape in relation to the health and wellness of nations -- Behavior change -- Patient engagement : engaging patients in the care process -- Behavioral economics : how be influences and changes health -- Health system navigation : the role of health advocacy and assistance programs -- Transitions of care -- Quality and safety across the care continuum -- Information technology -- Decision support -- Population health in action : successful models -- The legal implications of reform -- Making the case for population health management : the business value of a healthy workforce -- Marketing and communication -- Research and development in population health -- The role of comparative effectiveness -- The future of population health