title: Health systems in flux as East meets West.
abstract: The characteristics of health systems in eastern and western Europe and North America are outlined with special reference to financial control and accountability. The advantages and drawbacks of the various systems are examined and the prospects for new departures and improved services are considered.
authors.affiliation: Paris Universities XII, France.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: d'Intignano
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005060:Europe; D005061:Europe, Eastern; D005381:Financing, Organized; D006296:Health Services / Q000639:trends*; D006298:Health Services Administration; D014481:United States