Vol. 9, No. 2
February 2000
United Kingdom's Reforms Look Familiar
Can managed care function in a politically driven system?
Working together on noncompetitive things can benefit HMOs.
Mobilization on the Hospital-HMO Front
The Balanced Budget Act and market pressures have hospitals crying "uncle." Still, HMOs have to look somewhere for savings.
Poor IT Systems Sank Harvard Pilgrim
As the health plan grew by merger, its computer systems remained separate. A lesson for the age of consolidation.
Bradley, Bush, Gore, McCain on Health Care
Perhaps the biggest news is a reluctance to bash HMOs.
Q&A: Putting a Word in for Group Practice
This model is cost-effective, says Thomas Bodenheimer, M.D.
A Pharmacist-Run Anticoagulation Clinic
Doctors and patients like it, this study reports.
HMOs fight with hospital partners, cooperate with HMO competitors.
News and Commentary
Warning to Hospitals: Baby Boomers Are Coming!
Is the Comeback Real -- or Is It All Just an Illusion?
On Heels of Report Of Medical Errors, Biz Cooperates
Plans' pharmacy costs to rise as much this year as in 1999 [chart]
First Major Ruling About Financial Incentives Upheld
TennCare Brass Says There's Life After the Blues
Would IRP Make Plans Chirp Over Savings?
Premium increases hitting double digits [chart]
Some PCPs Are Worried Sick About Patients
Headlines on Deadline...
Regulators, Congress seek to cast tighter net over online pharmacies.
Capitation is the most prevalent form of payment from Medicare HMOs. [charts]
Another state court expands HMO liability for providers' actions.
Despite increase in costs, PPOs continue to make enrollment gains. [charts]