This study documents the rapid increase in the number of relationships between academic health centers and continuing-care retirement communities (CCRC) in the latter half of the 1980s. An example of such an arrangement is presented as well as the issues involved and levels of involvement with CCRC. (GLR)

Issues in balancing health services and costs in a changing society, where groups have differential access to health care, are discussed, including need for a universal health care system, growing cost of health care for the elderly, prolongation of life among older adults, and the claims of children on services. (MSE)