The evolution of health care in America.
The evolution of health care in America had its beginnings even before the founding of the nation. This article divides the evolution of American health care into six historical periods: (1) the charitable era, (2) the origins of medical education era, (3) the insurance era, (4) the government era, (5) the managed care era, and (6) the consumerism era.
Zinner
Michael J
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Department of Urology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
Loughlin
Kevin R
KR
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