Health systems are reorganizing to provide seamless systems of care in which all services to meet client needs are owned by the system. A system organized like this is an example of
1. Horizontal integration
2. Vertical integration
3. Managed care
4. Alliances
ANS: 2
This might include clinics, hospitals, laboratories, and home health agencies.
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