Along with a strong demand for reform, competition in health care has grown rapidly, while monopolistic elements have receded. Competition and Monopoly in Medical Care analyzes the changing nature of competition in this market, with a specific focus on competition among physicians, hospitals, and insurance companies.H. E. Frech III presents a critical survey and synthesis of what is known about health care competition, explaining how competition and monopoly work in the health care sector. The book contributes to the policy debate with its examination of how the Clinton plan and other proposals for health care reform would affect competition. Index.