Managed Care Arrives in Latin America

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In the 19th century, European imperialists obtained control of resources and markets in developing countries to facilitate economic expansion. In 1898, the United States joined the ranks of the imperialists with its efficient victory in the Spanish–American War. A century later, the world economy is characterized by global markets and universal access to information. Throughout Latin America, large international corporations are expanding their presence in telecommunications, transportation, energy, and other areas. Now health care can be added to the list. In this issue of the Journal, Stocker and colleagues1 provide a well-researched analysis of a relatively little known phenomenon — . . .

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