title: Fear of regulation spurs activity on reform alternatives.
abstract: A variety of programs and proposals designed to head off governmental intervention are being touted as answers to the vexing problems of healthcare delivery--specifically cost and access. Among the market-based initiatives are those based on the concept of "managed competition," which aims to match large groups of consumers with cost-conscious healthcare providers and allow them to compete for patients based on quality and efficiency.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Kenkel
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control; D006076:Government; D006265:Health Care Coalitions; D006291:Health Policy / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D014481:United States