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L Kertesz

Publications and source records attributed to L Kertesz.

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A blue streak for managed care.

The nation;s Blue Cross and Blue Shield organizations have taken the lead in managed care. Enrollment in their 76 HMOs recently reached 7.6 million. By exploring the opportunity to go public and other options, the plans are looking for even more growth in the field.

Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Plans↗

Risky PHOs' winning bet.

Integrated delivery systems are bearing much of the risk under capitation, and some would like to accept even more. Becoming an insurer, however, brings questions of regulation and access to patients. Many PHOs will find the move too big a gamble.

Capitation Fee↗

Bridging the gap: healthcare reform and illegal aliens.

As the cost grows for providing healthcare to the at least 3.8 million undocumented immigrants in this country, leaders in many states are calling for more aid from the federal government. But have legislators crafting reform forgotten this billion-dollar minority?

Emigration and Immigration↗