title: Invited commentary.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Vincent Hospital and Health System, 8433 Harcourt Rd, Indianapolis, IN46260.
authors.forename: Richard
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Freeman
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D000554:Ambulatory Care Facilities / Q000191:economics*; D004469:Economics, Hospital / Q000639:trends; D005381:Financing, Organized; D005544:Forecasting; D006295:Health Resources / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D006748:Hospital Departments; D016304:Hospitals, Private / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation