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Alternative delivery systems in rural areas
1Division of Health Services Research and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455-0729.
Health Services Research
|February 1, 1989
Summary
Alternative delivery systems in rural America, like HMOs and PPOs, impact care cost and quality. Further research is needed to understand their effects on providers, physicians, and patient enrollment decisions.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Rural Health Policy
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Alternative delivery systems (ADS) have a long history in rural America, facing development challenges.
- Limited understanding exists regarding the impact of ADS on rural communities and their healthcare systems.