COVER STORY
PPMs, HMOs: Sometimes, a Perfect Match 19
Physician practice management companies’ power is growing. PPMs may be good partners for HMOs, but are they treading on plans’ turf?
Are PPMs Beauties … or Are They Beasts? 26
In a moderated discussion, a PhyCor executive and a practice management consultant trade impressions on the pros and cons of PPMs.
Developing Medical Management Software 32C
How a Virginia health system devised its very own—and apparently effective—program to track diagnoses, outcomes and care procedures.
Parity for Behavioral Health: For the Better? 33
The federal Mental Health Parity Act took effect Jan. 1. How will it really affect health plans? Will its spirit be felt in implementation?
An Interview With Catherine Kunkel 41
The head of the National Business Coalition on Health talks about why purchasing cooperatives feel that they need to work together.
Managed Care’s 1997 Editorial Index 49
A comprehensive list of articles published in Managed Care last year.
DEPARTMENTS
- Editor’s Memo 5
News and Commentary 6
Washington Initiatives 11
State Initiatives 15
Ethics 53
Legal Forum 57
Managed Care Outlook 60
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