-- It is often claimed that hospitals compete for physicians rather than patients. Assuming this is true, how does it occur, and what are the implications in terms of service availability, costs, and market power of the providers and the health insurers? Have you seen any evidence to contradict this, even partially?

--What factors have brought about market competition in the healthcare field today? Why has healthcare advertising become so highly visible? Give examples of how hospitals, physicians, and patients are affected.