In addition to defining its service area, a health care organization must analyze in detail relevant and important aspects of the service area including:
A)Competitor service categories, prices, and strategic initiatives.
B)Economic, demographic, psychographic (lifestyle), and disease pattern characteristics.
C)Politically active groups, faith preferences of the service area, and emerging health issues.
D)Product types, service delivery techniques, transportation networks, and critical infrastructure.

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Economic, demographic, psychographic (lifestyle), and disease pattern characteristics are all important factors that can influence the health care organization's strategies and decisions. These factors provide valuable insights into the health care needs and preferences of the population, and help the organization tailor its services to meet those needs. Competitor service categories, prices, and strategic initiatives; politically active groups, faith preferences of the service area, and emerging health issues; product types, service delivery techniques, transportation networks, and critical infrastructure are also important considerations but not as crucial as the analysis of economic, demographic, psychographic (lifestyle), and disease pattern characteristics.

In Addition to Defining Its Service Area, a Health Care