The U.S. health care system is largely a private one, although public programs and regulations affect all private players. Understanding the behavioral responses of purchasers, health plans, providers, and consumers to market dynamics is critical to public and private decision makers who seek to improve access and quality while controlling costs.

• Consumer-Driven Health Care
• Managed Care

Publications

Health Savings Accounts as a Tool for Market Change June 2005

Structure of Hospital Networks in California Affects Pricing April 2005