healthcare was largely a not-for-profit business
Until the early 1960s, healthcare was largely a not-for-profit business dominated by foundations that employed physicians. Over time, for-profit organizations have flourished, and in the case of some sectors, notably pharmaceuticals, organizations are almost entirely for-profit. There remain differences in the two organization types, though they both serve the same population. A number of behaviors are similar, but there are significant differences. Understanding these differences […]