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Exporting expertise.

H Meyer
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A number of American health plans have established or invested in HMO- and PPO-type plans in other countries. Although these health plans face many challenges, they're finding that managed care has appeal in foreign markets.

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AltruismCreativityEconomic CompetitionHealth Maintenance OrganizationsInternational CooperationModels, OrganizationalOrganizational InnovationPreferred Provider OrganizationsPrivatizationQuality of Health CareUnited StatesJournal Article

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