Online Health Directory
A complete list of web resources for health plans and health-related issues.

HMOs: What They Cover
A breakdown of how some plans treat -- or avoid -- certain conditions.

Tips: Managing Your HMO
The basics you need to get the most from your HMO.

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 Major Health Plans:
Each major plan has a website. Find out more about what your plan covers -- and what it doesn't, and compare to other HMOs.

United HealthCare

Aetna U.S. Healthcare

Pacific Health Systems

Cigna HealthCare

Prudential

Oxford Health Plans

Foundation Health Systems

Kaiser Permanente

American Medical Specialty Organization

Medicare

Medicaid


Health Conditions:
The following are some sites related to specific medical conditions. The Journal of the American Medical Association in particular has a comprehensive website.

Asthma Care Management

JAMA Asthma Information Center

JAMA HIV/AIDS Information Center

The Breast Cancer Care Petition

The Prostate Cancer InfoLink


Consumer Resources:
Stay informed about the choices you have when it comes to medical care and how to address any concerns over managed health.

The American Patient's Association

American Medical Association

JAMA Information Centers

National Coalition on Health Care

National Organization of Physicians Who Care

Americans for Free Choice in Medicine

National Committee for Quality Assurance

Fight Managed Care!

The HMO Page

Empower! The Managed Care Patient Advocate

Health Administration Responsibility Project

American Association of Health Plans

HealthSeek


Health Care Politics On The Web:
Health care is one of the most burning political issues of our time. It's important to know where the major political parties stand.

The Democratic Party's position on health care

The Republican Party's position on health care