Globalization of U.S. health care services: assessment and implementation.
Globalization has become a commonly used term to describe the manner in which organizations in many industries have spread their operations and management to foreign countries. As the trend toward a global economy progresses, more and more industries, including health care, are looking to capitalize on its possible benefits. This article examines globalization in other industries and applies the tools used elsewhere to U.S. health care organizations.
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Department of Health Services Administration, School of Health Related Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Calhoun
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Jones
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Sun
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Fottler
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D003657:Decision Making; D019981:Health Care Sector; D006298:Health Services Administration; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008330:Management Audit / Q000379:methods; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States