Future trends in the health care economy.
Most articles on the future of health care are by professionals involved in the delivery of health care services. This article is unique in that trends are examined from the perspective of the public and purchasers of care. The authors focus on 12 trends that are or will be affecting the industry, and on the sometimes unintended consequences and new conflicts that may develop.
Kajander
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Houston Area Health Care Coalition, TX, USA.
Samuels
M
M
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