title: Merging medicine, managed care, and public health. Interview by Linda Walburn.
abstract: In an effort to enhance communications and cooperation among Pennsylvania leaders in medicine, managed care, and public health, The Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, and its coalition, Keystones of Public Health, sponsored a one-day symposium on September 8, 1999, at State Society headquarters. More than 70 key leaders gathered to identify and plan a project that will positively impact the health status of Pennsylvania. Nancy W. Dickey, MD, immediate past president, American Medical Association, delivered the keynote address. In this interview, Dr. Dickey shares her insights on the importance and impact of this statewide initiative.
authors.forename: N W
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Dickey
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs; D011634:Public Health; D014481:United States