Makowski Suzana K E
Integrative Medicine Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich, USA.
J Ambul Care Manage. 2004 Jan-Mar;27(1):4-11. doi: 10.1097/00004479-200401000-00003.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is one of the fastest growing segments of the health care industry today, with studies suggesting that between 30% and 50% of the adult population in the United States uses some form of CAM. Many ambulatory care centers are considering integrating CAM into their clinical services. This article will review some of the national trends and present a framework for assessing local market demand for CAM in order to help prioritize an organization's CAM integration strategy.
