Why neither competition nor regulation is the whole answer.
The full potential of competitive marketplace incentives and governmental regulatory incentives in the health field will be achieved only in effective interaction with voluntary incentives. This article examines the relationships among regulation, competition, and voluntary discipline and the implications of a balanced approach in health planning.
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