title: Aging and primary care: an overview of organizational and behavioral issues in the delivery of healthcare services to older Americans.
abstract: An overview of (1) key trends shaping the healthcare environment and market; (2) ways in which these environmental trends are reflected in changes in the organization and delivery of healthcare; (3) the implications of environmental and organizational changes for older Americans; and (4) the research issues that can be addressed using organizational and behavioral theories. This introductory article sets the healthcare scene for the articles that follow.
authors.affiliation: George Washington University, School of Public Affairs, Baruch College, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sofaer
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000639:trends*; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000639:trends; D006302:Health Services Research / Q000458:organization & administration; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D011320:Primary Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States