Good news for generalist supply: 51% of seniors pick generalist specialties

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The 1995 National Resident Matching Program reveals that more US medical graduates than ever before chose to enter the three traditional generalist specialties for their residencies. Primary care medicine in particular achieved strong gains, indicating that medical school and American Academy of Family Physicians efforts to promote generalist medicine are paying off. In addition, internal medicine and pediatrics also gained. However, since many residents eventually choose a subspecialty after they finish residency programs, only about one third of the 1995 residency matches are expected to go on to practice in generalist specialties.

Practice, Statistics, Family medicine, Residents (Medicine)

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Medicare HMOs winning over seniors

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Medicare risk health maintenance organizations (HMOs) increased 26% in 1995, to 3.2 million, but some industry analysts wonder how well they compare to a other health delivery systems that offer competitive, low-cost services. Medicare risk HMOs now represent 10% of all Medicare beneficiaries, according to Health Care Financing Administration research. Seniors are attracted by the generous benefits and easy enrollment.

HEALTH SERVICES, Health Maintenance Organizations, HMO Medical Centers, Aged, Elderly, Health care industry, Marketing, Insurance

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Stumping for Medicare: Mass. seniors fear that GOP plan would raise their costs

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Senior citizens in North Adams, MA, vigorously oppose the Republicans' plan to change the funding structure for Medicare. Senior citizens would have to foot the entire $270 billion proposed as part of the funding restructuring, according to Democratic Rep. John W. Olver. The still-secret plan will entail out-of-pocket additional costs of $600 or more annually from senior citizens, according to Olver.

Administration of Public Health Programs, Medicare A, Officials and employees, Finance, Political activity, Social policy, Political aspects, Republican Party (United States), Health care reform, United States. Congress. House, Olver, John W.

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