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MANAGED CARE November 2000. ©2000 MediMedia USA
Vol. 9, No. 11
November 2000
Cover Story
In recent years, a number of senior managed care executives have left their high-salaried, high-profile positions at plans to pilot e-health ventures. What's the lure?
Does Disease Mangement Save Money?
HMOs want disease management vendors to provide proof that the programs can save money. Doing the math on return on investment causes some experts to be skeptical.
Q&A: The High Cost of High Quality
J.D. Kleinke, a health care economist, finds many aspects of today's health care delivery system to be troubling. Among them is the idea that we can have the best care at a low price.
Medical Savings Accounts Worth Studying
In a review article, Robert A. Connor, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota, urges that more studies be done on the feasibility of medical savings accounts.
Keeping Tabs on Office Managers
Wonder why some physicians are late filing claims or just generally behind in paper work? Could it be the office manager?
DEPARTMENTS
They boldly go.
News and Commentary
Quality of Care Varies Widely In Fee-for-Service Medicare
Rise in employer-based coverage spurs drop in ranks of uninsured [chart]
Rights Bill Inaction Spurs Bill To Act Without Congress
Expect Premium Hikes To Top 10 Percent in '01
Aetna Opens Gate With Several New No-Referral Plans
Headlines On Deadline...
The data bank stays closed — for now.
Increased health care case load forces state prosecutors onto new legal ground.
What are medical directors being paid? [charts]
HMO enrollment drops for first time. [charts]