SPOTLIGHT -
After playing with fire, this group went down in flames
Founded on a dream in the 1930's, the Burns Clinic collapsed in a nightmare of the '90s, as the cozy collegiality of its physicians gave way to managed care anxiety and a me first attitude.
There's still time to avoid Y2K disaster
Tick, tick, tick. The 21st century arrives in only a few months. If your practice isn't ready, it may be time for damage control.
Malpractice Consult
How triage nurse should handle emergencies; Your liability if a referral doctor goofs
Say No to health plans? These doctors did
Physicians who lose a power struggle with a big insurer may have to cut loose and hope for a soft landing.
Would a cost conscious physician order this MRI?
A "my patient comes first" attitude may deny care to patients who need it more, these experts say.
Wrestling with the managed care octopus, part 5: When to ditch a contract
Sweet managed care deals often sour. Here's how to detect and reject those that aren't in your best interests.
