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Vol. 14, No. 11
November 2005
Cover Story
Hill Physicians Medical Group has found a way to work well within the managed care system. Can this cooperative attitude be replicated outside the Golden State?
Big Business Gets Involved in Benefit Details
The country's biggest companies are no longer satisfied with leaving the specifics of coverage to insurers.
Recent trends in health care may be encouraging the use of tools to set rates for smaller populations.
New therapies provide hope for those who suffer from one of the more debilitating diseases affecting working-age adults.
Q&A: The Case for Coverage of Biologics
Jayson Slotnik, JD, MPH, of BIO, the Biotechnology Industry Organization, talks about coverage issues.
Past the Peak of the Underwriting Cycle
Observers say that the industry will continue to make money next year, only maybe not as much.
DEPARTMENTS
Eyes on Florida.
Study looks favorably on PBMs.
News and Commentary
Most Want Choice of Doctors More Than Pick of Health Plan
Quality improves at nation's health plans
NCQA Wonders: Who Keeps Tab On Consumer Plans?
Large Employers Join To Create Mini-Med Benefits
Plans Change Tactics As Costs Keep Rising For Specialty Drugs
Headlines On Deadline ...
Part D causes confusion.
Quality lacking in P4P programs?
New generics cut PBM costs.
Chromium III and diabetes.
For now, HMOs more solvent, stable.