December 2001
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The skills that had served Dr. Adler so well in his medical practice didn't help him much in the managed care business world.
Cover Story
Formulary committees once were stocked with academics and administrators. Today, primary care physicians, specialists, and retail pharmacists play a bigger role, and tomorrow's membership will be even more diverse.
ACCOUNTABILITY
HIPAA's timetable has been known for years, but many organizations that the law covers are dawdling pitifully in preparing for compliance.
A Conversation With Bob Stone
As DM shifts its focus to outcomes-based care, the EVP of American Healthways suggests that larger health plans consider outsourcing care of chronic patients.
Compensation Monitor
Editor’s Memo
Managed Care Outlook
Viewpoint
Health plans need to take a closer look. HMOs and employers alike will feel increasing pressure to give in to the desires of consumers.
State Initiatives
Washington Watch
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