Keeping up with computerization

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Computer technology is revolutionizing the practice of clinical medicine. Some of the innovations in the offing include: standard software packages for billing systems; integrated local and regional networks for medical record keeping; clinical problem solving programs; and new telecommunications technology that will allow the transmission of magnetic resonance and tomography images. These systems will place a premium on the ability of physicians to access local and wide area networks.

Medicine, Equipment and supplies, Information management

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Having their say

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The American Medical Association, House of Delegates adopted a resolution designed to force managed care plans to establish formal medical staffs. Physicians should be able to make policy input without fear of retribution. The resolution calls for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and the National Committee on Quality Assurance to require all organizations delivering health care to establish medical staffs.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Preferred Provider Health Plans, Standards, Managed care plans (Medical care), Health services administration, Preferred provider organizations (Medical care), Medical societies, American Medical Association. House of Delegates

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Harvard Pilgrim poised to convert widely renowned staff-model HMO

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Harvard Pilgrim Health Care is planning to shift from a staff-model plan to a group-model plan. The conversion will replace central management with local governance and allow physicians more responsibility in running their practices. The Boston, MA-based health maintenance organization does not expect the changes to affect patient care and services.

Usage, Capitated payment systems (Medical care), Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

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