MANAGED CARE May 2002. ©MediMedia USA
Vol. 11, No. 5
May 2002
Federal and state laws collide over privacy.
Cover Story
Hospital Tiers: Is Price the Only Issue?
In some plans, copayments are now related to how much a hospital charges the plan. Is there a downside?
The government plans to try out a few PPOs.
Thomas Scully's Hands Full, but Not Tied
Q&A: The head of CMS says too little has changed in 10 years.
Claims data didn't adequately describe primary care usage.
Employers hope to save by applying this idea.
Health Plans Dispute John Q's Message
With organ transplants, it's not so simple.
DEPARTMENTS
Evaluating change.
News and Commentary
Primary Care Suffers Under M+C, Study Says
Study: Mail Order Pharmacy Keeps Growing in Popularity [chart]
House Weighs Giving Parity To Mental Health
Drug Companies Unveil Their Plan For Discount Card
Medication Labels May Soon Include Unique Bar Codes
Headlines On Deadline...
Coverage mandates decried, defended.
Let psychologists prescribe -- in N.M.
Which specialties are in demand.
Team approach helps docs practice.
Plans must fight money laundering.
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