Cover Story
The best IPAs can do many good things for plans, such as jump-start new HMOs and attract new members and good physicians.
DaimlerChrysler, wanting a more streamlined approach to health care for its employees, took matters into its own hands.
How a group of not-for-profit health plans is trying to demonstrate long-term improvement for specific populations.
Reading the Fine Print in Risk
Inadequate systems, lack of historical data, and ambiguous language can run a risk-sharing contract off track.
Primary Care Docs, Hospitals: Obsolete?
Yes, says the president of the People’s Medical Society. Q&A.
Hang Together, Doctors, or Surely….
Physicians too often disparage their colleagues in the press.
DEPARTMENTS
Editor’s Memo
News and Commentary
Cigna Colorado Ends Capitation For Most Primary Care Physicians
With AMAP Gone, Quality Judgments In Hands of Others
Financial Stability Of HMOs Called A Mixed Bag
NCQA To Put Report Cards On the Web
Humana Readies New Online Assessment Tool
What Drugs Are Covered? Safety, Efficacy Matter
Liability Closer; Work on Physician Bargaining Begins
Headlines on Deadline…
Fallout from the “new economy”: claims payment slower than ever [chart]
Washington Watch
Congressional anti-kickback battle hinges on HCFA’s regulatory stance.
State Initiatives
Compensation Monitor
Ethics
Public-private effort needed to help those who are medically indigent.
Legal Forum
State privacy efforts pose no real threat to disease management.
Managed Care Outlook
Paul Lendner ist ein praktizierender Experte im Bereich Gesundheit, Medizin und Fitness. Er schreibt bereits seit über 5 Jahren für das Managed Care Mag. Mit seinen Artikeln, die einen einzigartigen Expertenstatus nachweisen, liefert er unseren Lesern nicht nur Mehrwert, sondern auch Hilfestellung bei ihren Problemen.