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Complexity theory 101.

Abstract

Health care exhibits the same attributes of self-organization that are evident in the world in general. Systems are at a critical state where there is change and upheaval in all dimensions. Health care is inching closer to a major reorganization as the fundamental issues of cost, access and quality are moving toward a critical state. This article explores some of the aspects of complexity and how they are impacting the future of the health care system.

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D C Noll. Complexity theory 101.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10167626/

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