This monograph brings together staff papers relating to the national guidelines for health planning called for by Section 1501 of the National Health Planning and Resources Development Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-641). The papers consider relationships between local plans and programs and ten health policies designated for priority consideration: (1) primary care for the underserved; (2) coordination of health services; (3) medical group practices; (4) physician assistants; (5) sharing of support services; (6) improving quality; (7) appropriate levels of care; (8) disease prevention; (9) uniform reporting systems; and (10) health education. Each paper is preceded by a brief abstract. (MM)