Chiropractic satisfies customers

Article Abstract:

The surge in popularity of alternative medicine, and the chiropractic profession in particular, has compelled the healthcare insurance industry to offer health coverage for practitioners and patients of such services. The National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Co offers coverage for chiropractic care which happens to be the most in-demand by consumers due to its excellent safety track record. The insurance coverage is sure to bring the practice of alternative medicine, which used to be consigned to the periphery of organized healthcare, to the fore.

Offices and clinics of chiropractors, Chiropractors, Offices of Chiropractors, Alternative medicine, Health insurance industry, Insurance, Chiropractic, National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Co.

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How the Blues are adapting in a fast changing market

Article Abstract:

Health care providers Blue Cross and Blue Shield (the Blues) are consolidating, forming intra-industry alliances, and even creating for-profit subsidiaries in order to compete in an industry stocked with health maintenance organizations and for-profit enterprises moving towards managed care. The Blues have turned to technology systems that facilitate risk management and to a customer-oriented approach that has resulted in 70% growth in preferred provider plans.

Health care industry, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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Health plan vs. provider: yesterday's adversaries, tomorrow's partners

Article Abstract:

Health plans cannot depend on continued growth following widespread consolidation and managed care. Providers are also merging at the local level and fighting for market share. The two groups must learn to cooperate to give quality service and reduce both provider and administrative costs. Hypothetical cooperative health care plans for communities of one million and six million are analyzed.

Industry Overview, Forecasts and trends, Managed care plans (Medical care), Group medical practice

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