Preface
Building a comprehensive, evidence based tobacco treatment system in managed care
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In February 1999, professionals from health plans, public health, and academia met in San Diego, California, United States to discuss opportunities and challenges in implementing tobacco control strategies in managed care. Proceedings from this second annual Addressing Tobacco in Managed Care conference comprise this supplement to Tobacco Control. Presenters include managed care plans which have been the early adopters of the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) (renamed the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality in December 1999) smoking cessation clinical practice guidelines,1 tobacco control leaders advocating change and providing resources, and dedicated researchers testing new practices and interventions in achieving a smoke free population.
To all these innovators, we as patients, payers, and community members
thank you for your insights and diligence in pursuing the vision of a
comprehensive, evidence based tobacco dependence treatment system in
managed care. Through linkages to community based programs and policy
efforts, these
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