Observations from the field

Article Abstract:

A senior vice president of a not-for-profit health maintenance organization urges for more research on the impact of financial incentives on the quality of health care. The purchase of health plans promotes the linking of financial and nonfinancial incentives. Future research should analyze the mechanisms that lead to reduced choice and solutinos to concerns facing both providers and patients. The studies should determine and document the potential good or harm resulting from the use financial incentives in the industry.

Research, Analysis, Health care industry, Health services administration, Incentives (Business)

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Putting the heat on swap meets

Article Abstract:

Two US federal court decisions, Fonovisa v. Cherry Auction, and A&M Records v. Mohammad Abdallah, clearly establish that swap-meet managers share liability for counterfeit records sold by vendors. The Recording Industry Association of America is actively spreading this liability information.

Safety and security measures, Laws, regulations and rules, Copyright, Copyrights, Recording Industry Association of America, Secondhand industry, Copyright infringement

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Lending a helping hand

Article Abstract:

Citizens in Clarks, NE, have established a project that makes volunteer visits to a nursing home. The community center in Omro, WI, offers varied intergenerational activities. Volunteer programs in Chicago, IL, and Portsmouth, OH, are also described.

Social aspects, Chicago, Illinois, Volunteerism, Midwestern United States, Portsmouth, Ohio

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