F. Physician Proposals. G. Experimental Results. H. Double Voucher Systems. Data, opinions, and projections in books, journals, and newspapers were all obtained before this date for inclusion in the analysis. Obviously, this newly-revised federal data will need very close scrutiny, especially since it has been the basis for most of the federal and state legislation during the past 30 years.
Experts blame new depths of urban poverty and inadequate medical services for the situation.
Poor nutrition and overcrowded housing create ideal conditions for the spread of disease. The impetus for the denial of claims does not come solely from the peer review organizations. PROs have to respond to directives from battle-hardened professionals at the Health Care Financing Administration. And the HCFA bureaucrats seem to care more about health care costs than quality. While federal agencies watch over expenditures, what really is needed is someone to watch over the individual patient's welfare.