May 2000
Ruling on queries from phone banks, working to end hospital errors, meeting with disgruntled physicians: Does any of this sound familiar?
Frank Diamond
Some pretty amazing stuff was on display in Dallas. Where were those most-sought-after potential buyers — physicians?
John Carroll
Those who make deals between buyers and insurers are used to perks and tidy commissions. The Internet and defined contributions may threaten that.
John Carroll
New name — Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality — new focus. The director says it's less about guidelines, more about preventing errors.
Departments
State Initiatives
Bob Carlson
Compensation Monitor
Managed Care Outlook