SWEDES TEST CAPITALIST WATERS IN NEW HEALTH SYSTEM REFORMS

While most Swedes say they're satisfied with their socialized health c are system, problems ranging from long waits for surgery to a growing federal deficit have prompted health officials to inject some elements of American-style managed care and competition. Reforms include aband oning central primary care clinics in favor of allowing patients to ch oose a family physician; privatizing some hospitals; and separating he alth financing from delivery.