Who's on first - patients or PR?

Article Abstract:

The American Assn of Health Plans introduced its Putting Patients First initiative in Dec 1996. The program intends to streamline administrative procedures, improve the communication between doctors and patients and increase health maintenance organization outcomes research. There is concern by New England Journal of Medicine Editor-in-Chief Jerome P. Kassirer that there is no independent verification that managed care plans are meeting these goals.

Standards, Evaluation, Health care industry, Managed care plans (Medical care), Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, Trade associations, Outcome and process assessment (Health Care), Outcome and process assessment (Medical care), American Association of Health Plans

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Kiddiecare goes to school

Article Abstract:

Oakland, CA-based Kaiser Permanente plans to introduce the Kaiser Permanente Cares for Kids insurance initiative in fall 1998. The program, a component of the American Hospital Assn's Campaign for Coverage, will supplement existing state programs. In addition to physician care and emergency room services, it will provide benefits such as prescription drug coverage and mental health services to children.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Services, Health insurance, Health insurance industry, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc.

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United they fell: In New Jersey, 250 MDs are appealing a labor board decision on their union plans

Article Abstract:

The National Labor Relations Board denied a group of New Jersey doctors permission to form a union because they are employees of AmeriHealth HMO. However, about 250 doctors signed cards to join the United Food & Commercial Workers Union. The doctors want more control over patient care, which they believe is based on the institution's financial results rather than patients' health needs.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Union Organizing, Human resource management, Physicians, Medical professions, Labor relations, Unionization, AmeriHealth HMO

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