title: Commentary on the future of pathology practice in the United States.
abstract: The rapidly changing climate of health care delivery threatens the traditional control pathologists have had over their profession. However, new opportunities have been created. The strength of articles such as those by Sodeman and Elevitch is found not only in their content, but also in the impetus they provide for continuing the forum for discussion of change of the profession's future role in our health care system.
authors.affiliation: Health Services Management Program, Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shalowitz
mesh_terms: D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000592:standards; D005544:Forecasting; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000639:trends; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000639:trends; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010337:Pathology Department, Hospital / Q000639:trends*; D010338:Pathology, Clinical / Q000639:trends*; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce