MANAGED CARE September 2002. ©MediMedia USA
Vol. 11, No. 9
September 2002
Cover Story
They're finding out that having a strong bottom line isn't good enough. Regulatory controls are threatened over what many perceive as a lack of transparency in the industry.
Managing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
September 11 spurred debate over whether health plans and doctors should screen for this condition.
Is Medical Education Making the Grade?
The answer is a hesitant "yes," though many think schools could do a better job of teaching how the system works.
They are less abused these days, says InterStudy's Richard L. Hamer, but they're losing market share.
Special Supplement: LAP-BAND System [PDF]
For various reasons, managed care organizations have been hesitant to cover some treatments for obesity. Early results suggest that the BioEnterics LAP-BAND System can be the centerpiece of an effective disease management program to control obesity.
DEPARTMENTS
Good news and bad news.
News and Commentary
New Privacy Regulations Almost Certain To Be Tested
Families Often Miss Out On Free Care for Children
Aetna Chief Wants Coverage For Genetic Tests
Conflicting health care laws.
What if "expert" testimony isn't?
Medicare hammers doctors' income.
Create a culture that fosters quality.
blog comments powered by DisqusPrescribing rates soar, understandably.
