Seven forces that are shaping the future of hospitals.
Among the developments that can be expected to shape the future of hospitals are the rapid aging of the population; the emergence of chronic disease as the dominant pattern of morbidity; a growing realization of limits; a slowdown in technological extravagances; a "surplus" of physician manpower; increased public sophistication about health; and the emerging legislative and administrative environment.
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