Jill Wechsler

Research examines racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare

Physicians in managed care have more tools to discern less-effective durgs

MCOs want flexibility while analysts challenge the ability of private plans to control costs

Appropriate antibiotic use, drug safety, online ordering are among plan efforts

Patient advocates and liberal legislators won an important battle in July

AMA, HIAA criticize the proposal saying it will create more red tape

Medical malpractice reform is the chief concern as doctors challenge rising insurance rates

Retreat from tightly managed care will drive costs even higher

Policy makers question whether increased reliance on health plans will provide quality care while controlling costs

High court rulings shape health plan policies.

Medical malpractice reform and patient safety are front-burner issuesfor legislators

Congress rejects White House Medicare pharmacy plan while moving forwardwith its own reform strategy