Which of Porter’s Five Forces is/are more dominant in healthcare than in other industries? How does the strength of these forces vary among healthcare sectors?

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Which of Porter’s Five Forces is/are more dominant in healthcare than in other industries? How does the strength of these forces vary among healthcare sectors?

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  1. Which of Porter’s Five Forces is/are more dominant in healthcare than in other industries? How does the strength of these forces vary among healthcare sectors?
  2. What are the major substitutes for hospital care? How do these substitutes vary by hospital service?
  3. Are insurance companies buyers or suppliers for hospitals? What about physicians? Why is this designation more difficult to make in healthcare?
  4. How is quality determined in healthcare? How is clinical quality different from service quality?
  5. How can driving forces be used to envision the future?