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This book contains the proceedings of the Institute of Medicine's 25th Anniversary Symposium. Its chapters comprise presentations by eminent health care professionals and policymakers concerning the challenges and opportunities that likely lie ahead for the United Statesâ€"and internationallyâ€"over the next 25 years. These presentations cover such topics as world population and demography; global health; information and communications; risk, responsibility, and the evolution of health care payments; the role of institutions in health; and the health work force.

The Institute of Medicine : advising the nation, improving health -- Charting a course for the future of health care -- Meeting the unique health needs of women and children -- Improving the nation's health care system -- Stretching across international borders -- Eating right: keeping America healthy -- Managing threats and ensuring healthy communities: health of the public -- Taking care of those who take care of us : military and veterans -- Advancing knowledge and shaping a research agenda -- Convening and collaborating: forums and roundtables -- Producing tomorrow's health leaders : fellowships at the Institute of Medicine -- Forums and roundtables: -- Recent and upcoming reports.

"In response to a request from Congress, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) convened a committee to conduct an analysis of the federal government's quality enhancement processes in six government programs-- Medicare, Medicaid, the State Children's Health Insurance Program, the Department of Defense TRICARE and TRICARE for Life programs, the Veterans Health Administration program, and the Indian Health Services program"--Page 1.