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Building the Knowledge Base of Nonprofit Management:
A Searchable Database
Consumers and Health Planning: Issues and Opportunities
Abstract
The National Health Planning & Resources Development Act of 1974
created a national network of Health Systems Agencies with an emphasis
on consumer participation in health planning, a field long dominated
by medical providers & hospitals. The record of consumer
participation in agencies is uneven. However, dissatisfaction with the
agencies has led health consumer groups to organize independently of,
but with reference to, health planning. The increase in number &
capacity of these groups is examined, showing their concern with cost
containment, consumer representation, & access to health services,
& the opportunities & resources that have helped make group
formation possible. 42 References. Modified HA.
Journal
(January-March 1982)
vol11
no1
pages60-73
Categories
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Citizen/Political Nonprofits
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Citizen Participation and Involvement
