June 2000
NEW APPROACHES
Group appointments get rave reviews by many physicians. Not a substitute for individual care, they can improve access and reduce overall utilization.
MEDICARE
The decline in Medicare spending on home health services has tightened access for beneficiaries. The long-term effects on health plans are uncertain.
The managed care backlash has claimed another casualty: Financial incentives in physician contracts as a means of controlling utilization. Is capitation far behind?
Q&A
Don't try to tell this GTE official that HMOs and doctors have done all they can to improve health care. He sees much amiss with the system.
REACHING OUT
Minnesota-based HealthPartners works with local leaders in a successful initiative to improve health care in a developing African country.
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