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Vol. 16, No. 6
June 2007
What the Primary Care Shortage Means
Insurers and employers fear rising costs and poorer outcomes as members are less able to get appointments with family physicians, general internists, and pediatricians.
A Conversation With Jonathan Weiner
The widely known researcher, policy analyst, and lecturer contends that the health care system needs consumer and market controls to succeed.
It's the practice of providing more and better clinical information to patients in an attempt to close the huge gap between what the physician knows and what the patient understands.
Gum Control: Good for Your Constitution
There's some evidence that poor oral health can harm overall health. As a result, more insurers are finding innovative ways to integrate dental and medical benefits.
The High Cost of Ignoring Alcoholism
About 8 percent of the working population has a problem with alcohol, yet fewer than 1 percent of plan members are actually diagnosed and treated. We can do better.
Prevention remains crucial.
Rescission tarnishes plans' image.
News and Commentary
Seventy Percent Surge In Diabetes Spending
Docs Don't Exploit Electronic Prescribing
Nations Rated On Health Care
Growth in average FEHBP premium slows [chart]
Headlines On Deadline...
Rebates to docs draw fire from CMS.
Who pays doctors best?
Elderly cancer patients at risk.
Dendritic cell vaccine put on hold.
Big companies say "Keep us in the loop."
Personal-health management on rise.