November 1999

Uwe Reinhardt, Ph.D.
Peter Lee, J.D.
The adage "all politics is local" may, in the end, become the motto that sinks ERISA. HMO executives should assume protection will evaporate.
Peter I. Juhn, M.D.
Steve Wetzell
Now that the hard part — forging quality-measurement systems for HMOs and point-of-service plans — has been done, the next step is to adapt these programs to the rest of the health care industry.
Some HMOs may be more willing than you think to help financially troubled medical groups survive. A willingness to cooperate is key.
Arthur L. Baldwin III, FSA, MAAA
Departments
Compensation Monitor
Washington Watch
Michael Levin-Epstein
Legal Forum
Mark D. Abruzzo, J.D.
Managed Care Outlook