Reporting of Laboratory-Confirmed Chlamydial Infection and Gonorrhea by Providers Affiliated with Three Large Managed Care Organizations — United States, 1995–1999

In 1998, approximately 70% of chlamydia cases and 55% of gonorrhea cases were reported by private clinicians, including many affiliated with managed care organizations. Three MCOs, three state health departments and CDC evaluated reporting practices for chlamydial infection and gonorrhea by three large staff or group model MCOs that used different reporting procedures. A CDC editorial note is included.