July 2002
More difficult than ever to pull off, health care on a fixed, per-capita budget has gone out of style in a number of areas. But many things are cyclical – and this trend may be, too.
Lost market share and further erosion of public trust will be the long-term by-products of this short-term solution.
The pharmacy director of Blue Cross of Oklahoma shares his company's success with using three tiers and coinsurance to promote member responsibility.
The lack of a consistent clinical strategy for treating weight gain means coverage for obesity isn't imminent. Public policy must be established first.
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