Get the picture? Consumers sound off on health care. But you may not like what they tell you

Article Abstract:

The American Hospital Assn's use of consumer focus groups to garner the public's opinion of the healthcare industry revealed sobering results that providers should heed. Most consumers, they found, perceived most healthcare providers as large for-profit enterprises that are more concerned about profits than quality of care. This was the case even when the institution in question was a local not-for-profit.

Public opinion, Public relations, Health services administrators, American Hospital Association

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Going, going, gone?

Article Abstract:

Managed care has not had the revolutionary effect on health care that many anticipated. It has become a series of disconnected fee-for-service programs which do not adequately serve their intented populations. A modified fee-for-service system which provides for self-referrals to specialists is likely to replace traditional managed care systems.

Forecasts and trends, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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Making a list

Article Abstract:

The Health Care 100 is compiled by Hospitals and Health Networks each year. It measures health care organizations by gross revenue, inpatient admissions, affiliated doctors and other information to total 630 different measurements. Certain important information is not ranked such as, quality of care or access to treatment.

Evaluation

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