Rural health networks in Florida.
This article describes the development of rural health networks in Florida, which has adopted formal policies to support these networks. First, the history and content of the relevant legislation are described. The current networks are identified and their development to date summarized. Finally, a detailed case study is employed to outline the steps taken to establish one network.
Duncan
R P
RP
University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA.
Klepper
B R
BR
Krumerman
C J
CJ
Kuhn
S L
SL
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