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June 2002
Third-Party Payment in the Drugstore
Opinion: Pharmacist faults current drug benefit techniques.
Change of Leadership at Kaiser Permanente
The legacy of its outgoing CEO, and what to expect at KP now.
David M. Lawrence, MD, Stayed the Course
How he ignored some bad -- and costly -- advice.
How Lawrence changed the way Kaiser views itself.
Meet George C. Halvorson, Kaiser's latest CEO.
British Medical Journal says Kaiser can teach NHS some lessons.
Signing Away the Right To Sue HMOs
Mandatory arbitration clauses under the microscope.
Medicare Seeks DM Opportunities
Officials hope that a new round of demonstration projects delivers better outcomes at better prices.
Diabetes Program Reaps Results
Study shows behavioral change leading to cost reduction.
Editor's Memo
News and Commentary
Health Plans Seem Supportive of Depression-Screening Push
Report: Physicians storm Web sites to get information on formularies [chart]
Anthem's Bid Latest in Blues Consolidation
Small Companies Seeking Caps On Premiums
Calif. Blues Plan Says No Tiers For Hospitals
Legislation and Regulation
Compensation Monitor
Systems & Software
Legal Forum
HIPAA may alter physicians' responses to subpoenas for medical information.
Outlook