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PubMed1994

Managed health care plans: sheep in wolves' clothing.

The gatekeeper is the ambassador of managed care, a cost-effective, quality advocate. The gatekeeper is one of the most effective management tools available to managed care organizations and patients today. However, there is little evidence proving this positive cost-benefit. Furthermore, managers lack the understanding and information about how gatekeepers operate and why certain decisions are made. The authors discuss what they believe is the real promise of managed care.

Cost-Benefit Analysis↗
PubMed1998

Joint working. Dancing with wolves?

A formalised and closer strategic partnership between a health authority and the healthcare industry has brought benefits to both sides. Joint working with seven companies has been used to develop an osteoporosis framework for the district, resulting in distribution of a comprehensive resource pack. Lessons have been learned on the way, and the project is being evaluated.

Disease Management↗
PubMed1991

Covering your assets: keeping the creditor wolves away.

Sound financial planning that provides for family and retirement are promoted by law. As long as the techniques discussed above are not motivated by a desire to hinder or defraud creditors, a spouse, or others, they may be a valuable part of an overall estate plan. If used during a time of pending claims or insolvency, they will be suspect (at best). Even the act of dropping malpractice insurance coverage might be viewed as an act of pre-planning to hinder creditors and arguably a fraudulent transfer. The development of a plan will depend on the individual's needs, goals, and circumstances, and require careful thought and the advice of professionals.

Financial Management↗
PubMed1978

Cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus: wolves in sheep's clothing.

The herpesviruses cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex are common human infections. They are usually subclinical, but can cause significant or even fatal disease. The foetus, the newborn and the immunocompromised are particularly vulnerable to the serious consequences of these opportunistic infections.

Cytomegalovirus Infections↗