Swedes test capitalist waters in new health system reforms.
While most Swedes say they're satisfied with their socialized health care system, problems ranging from long waits for surgery to a growing federal deficit have prompted health officials to inject some elements of American-style managed care and competition. Reforms include abandoning central primary care clinics in favor of allowing patients to choose a family physician; privatizing some hospitals; and separating health financing from delivery.
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