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From The Editor

The subterranean role of health care reform J K Iglehart [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Journal Article

Health spending analysis: thinking straight about medical costs H J Aaron [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

National health spending trends, 1960-1993 K R Levit, C A Cowan, H C Lazenby, P A McDonnell, A L Sensenig, J M Stiller, and D K Won [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Is health spending slowing down? H A Huskamp and J P Newhouse [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Health care reform and the Medicare program G King [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Delving into health expenditure trends: two approaches K R Levit [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

The new world of managed care: creating organized delivery systems S M Shortell, R R Gillies, and D A Anderson [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Changing course in turbulent times: an interview with David Lawrence J K Iglehart [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Health care reform in Vermont: the next chapter H M Leichter [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

A comment from the front lines in Vermont R Block [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Health care reform in The Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom C Ham and M Brommels [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Risk-adjusted capitation: recent experiences in The Netherlands W P van de Ven, R C van Vliet, E M van Barneveld, and L M Lamers [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Peer Review (I): Measuring state health spending: another look J F Hoadley and D F Cox [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Peer Review (I): State health spending estimates: concerns from a small state J C Lewin and P A Sybinsky [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Peer Review (I): Use of state-specific data for policy: the author responds K R Levit [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Peer Review (II): Feasibility of long-term care insurance partnerships J A Nyman [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Peer Review (II): Passing the 'laugh test' for long-term care insurance partnerships M R Meiners and S C Goss [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Publications And Reports [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Prologues

Health Care Spending: An Analytical Forum [Reprints & Permissions]

Commentary

The shadow of the future: institutional change in health care P P Groenewegen [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

DataWatch

Small employers and the health insurance market M A Morrisey, G A Jensen, and R J Morlock [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Excess cost of emergency department visits for nonurgent care L C Baker and L S Baker [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Measuring outpatient mental health care in the United States M Olfson and H A Pincus [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Impact of extending health care coverage to the uninsured M S Blumberg [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Use of the resource-based relative value scale for private insurers H G Dove [Abstract] [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

GrantWatch

Addressing the malpractice problem: the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's programs J C Cantor and W J Wadlington [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Grants And Grant Outcomes [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

UpDate

An agenda for federalism from state leaders. Reforming States Group C Rydell [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Letters

Risk Adjustment In Germany Margaret Murray [PDF] [Reprints & Permissions]

Risk Adjustment: The Author Responds Joseph P. Newhouse [Reprints & Permissions]

OB-GYNs As Primary Care Physicians: A Mixed Blessing Philip R. Alper [Reprints & Permissions]

Addressing The Spectrum Of Women's Health Needs David E. Swee [Reprints & Permissions]

OB-GYNs And Primary Care: The Author Responds Lucy Johns [Reprints & Permissions]

Cost Of Medical Advances Paul R. Solomon [Reprints & Permissions]

Rational Use Of New Technologies Jeremiah A. Barondess [Reprints & Permissions]

Technology Assessment And Outcomes Research Ben L. Holmes [Reprints & Permissions]

A Glimmer Of Consensus: The Author Responds Richard A. Rettig [Reprints & Permissions]

'Nimble And Resourceful' Technology Assessment Ted R. Mannen [Reprints & Permissions]

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