managed care perspective---i.e. illness as a system cost rather than
>system revenue source?  Or is there some way to examine the services to combine
>the two since that is where we are now. For some populations, the system makes
>money when there is a need for service.  For capitated populations, the system
>makes money when there is no need for service.
>
>All the ramble to see if anyone else is doing this and/or if anyone has any
>figures, ideas, insights to add to the puzzle.  The task is complicated
>not only
>by the changing environment but also by the fact that we do not have any of our
>own figures regarding bf and illness.  We are relying on composites from the
>lit.
>
>It's an exciting time!
>
>Love,
>Pardee
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