title: The measure of Medicare services.
abstract: Trying to make managed care more responsive to the demands of employers and consumers is a challenge. More and more HMOs are providing financial incentives for doctors to deliver better quality and service. But critics contend that bonuses can weaken quality.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Appleby
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