Social influence and political agenda can both impact the structure and processes of the health care industry. Health systems studies can focus on this influence as well as how medical technology, social need, and politics affect the quality and quantity of care across the industry.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).