Effective Clinical Practices in Managed Care: Findings From Ten Case Studies.

Presents findings from a study designed to look at how some of the nation's high-performing HMOs have achieved their success. Notes that delivering high-quality care is a driving force for nearly all of the plans studied, as is a culture of respect for clinicians. For printed copies call The Commonwealth Fund at (888) 777-2744, ask for publication number 427. The plan-specific summary reports are also available in a volume titled "Effective Clinical Practices in Managed Care: Ten Case Studies," available from Mathematica.