title: The organic dimensions of health policy.
abstract: The health care system is a level of the larger social system, within which it must seek and find its equilibrium. This organic concept leads to a more realistic assessment of needs and goals, and can make a significant contribution in helping reshape national health policy. It also suggests a re-examination of a two-tiered approach to health benefits: a universally available level of care deemed essential for meeting social needs, and an optional coverage level directed toward meeting those individual life goals which may exceed social needs.
authors.forename: C D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Bessinger
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D009310:National Health Insurance, United States; D013597:Systems Analysis; D014481:United States