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Gives complete access to data on national health care statistics, Medicare and Medicaid, research and technology, HMOs and hospital utilization, careers and job opportunities, and forecasts and trends. Also contains one page profiles on each of the leading "Health Care 500" companies (pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, hospitals, insurance/HMOs, care providers, diagnostics, and instruments) that provide ranks and ratings, types of business, contact names, E-mail, phone, fax and website, salaries/benefits, competitive advantage, and growth plans/special features. Includes a CD-ROM version.

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