Will AMA 'olive branch' to HMOs have impact on membership?

Article Abstract:

Reaction was mixed to comments made by American Medical Assn (AMA) Exec VP James S. Todd in praise of health maintenance organizations (HMOs). Supporters of HMOs predict that the laudatory comments will encourage HMO physicians to join the AMA, while detractors claim that private practice members will leave the AMA in protest. Dr. Todd rejected the idea that the AMA was abandoning private practice and fee-for-service care, stating instead that HMOs provided greater freedom of choice for health care consumers.

Membership, American Medical Association, Public opinion, Speeches, lectures and essays, Todd, James S.

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Study details patterns in enrollment growth for HMOs

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A Group Health Association of America report on health maintenance organizations (HMOs) reveals that independent practice association (IPA) and network model HMOs are growing at a faster rate than group and staff model HMOs. The report shows that enrollment in IPA model HMOs grew by 21% and that network model HMOs increased by 39.4% between 1988 and 1991. However, group model and staff model HMO enrollment increased at a slower rate with 9.6% and 7.1% growth for the same period, respectively.

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IOM report sets new definition of primary care

Article Abstract:

The Institute of Medicine has published a report which addresses changes in primary health care. "Primary Care: America's Heath in a New Era" calls for an expanded definition of primary care which includes collaboration between physicians, nurses and physician's assistants. The document also addresses the need for recognition of non-physician services, universal healthcare coverage, a capitated payment system and additional funding for medical education.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Management, Health care industry, Physicians, Medical professions, Social policy, Institute of Medicine

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