title: Evolution or extinction? Experts say HMOs must reinvent themselves if they are to survive.
abstract: Will HMOs in their current form survive into the next millennium? Some experts say the dominant model of managed-care plans has already outlived its usefulness and without major changes will face extinction. One consultant says the managed-care industry hasn't invested enough money in critical information technology and has been "largely anti-consumer in terms of practices and policies."
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authors: Rauber
mesh_terms: D016361:Bankruptcy; D003625:Data Collection; D005544:Forecasting; D019981:Health Care Sector / Q000639:trends*; D006269:Health Facilities, Proprietary / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends*; D007182:Income / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000639:trends; D006278:Medicare / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States