Latest changes at Penn Health System have some optimistic

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The financially troubled University of Pennsylvania Health System, which had hired Hunter Group to provide consultant services, has now terminated the contract. UPHS, which lost $198 million in 1999 and laid off 20 percent of its workforce, also hired Peter G. Traber as its chief executive officer to replace outgoing Robert Martin.

Use of services, Contracts & orders received, Executive changes & profiles, HEALTH SERVICES, University of Pennsylvania Health System, Hunter Group Inc.

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Giving doctors an HMO incentive: The bonus system can improve care, or deter it, some say. More consumers ask what they're buying

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Aetna U.S. Healthcare and Independence Blue Cross' Keystone Health Plan East both offer bonuses to doctors for more than basic care. Concern still persists about the practice, however.

Financial management, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Aetna U.S. Healthcare Inc., Independence Blue Cross

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A strategy for survival

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Philadelphia, Penn.-based Jefferson Health System has followed a conservative strategy to achieve financial success. The health care company earned $1.9 billion in 1999 compared to $1.8 billion in 1998.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Medical care, Jefferson Health System Inc.

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