the 2006 healthcare business market research handbook contents part i overview 1 summary and forecast national health expenditures 2 projections 3 distribution of 4 source funds for 5 hospital discharges by diagnosis related group 6 physician visits 7 use prescription medication 8 disease 9 behaviors adults 10 technologies impacting 11 s impact on economy hospitals profile us finances a new focus growth mergers acquisitions marketshare leaders companies systems profit not public investor owned chains children medical practices post acute care long term skilled nursing facility 12 assisted living 13 continuing retirement communities 14 insurers 15 purchasing organizations 16 pharmaceutical 17 financing 18
