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Vol. 11, No. 11
Should Consumers Sit on the Board?
Some plans find consumer representation helpful; most have little interest. But even when they sit on boards of directors, it can be hard to tell if consumers represent the enrollees.
More Input for Formulary Decisions
The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy's Format for Formulary Submissions is quite useful, but little used.
Retainer Medicine's Mixed Reception
In a way, this should be how the system works for everyone. Unfortunately, few can afford this level of attention.
Employers Gird To Fight Pharmacy Costs
Some sort of action will be taken to reduce spending next year, vow 85 percent of human resources executives in a new survey.
Group Practices: Bigger May Not Be Better
Many physician practices are too large for their own good, according to this study. Smaller may mean more efficient.
Setback for universal coverage.
News and Commentary
Bush's Drug-Patent Move Makes Generics Hot Topic
Tiered formularies: Giving employees more responsibility
For Most Part, CHIP Dodges Budget Ax
Ellwood Puts His Faith In Technology
Headlines On Deadline...
Medicaid's formulary push protested.
Some rules should have exceptions.
"Signing bonus" averages $17,000.
Influenza medications.
HIPAA rule becomes more realistic.
Biggest one-year premium jump.