Editors: PAUL A. HARPER, M.D..
The first communication is from Mr. I. S. Falk, Director of the Division of Research and Statistics in the Federal Security Agency. The second letter is Dr. Borden S. Veeder's answer to Mr. Falk. The question under discussion is the effect of capitation payments for pediatric service which was first raised by Dr. Veeder in the April issue of this column. This matter is an extremely important one both for pediatricians and for the public whom they serve.
The third letter is from Dr. Hugh C. Thompson, of Tucson, Arizona, and is an extension of remarks which he made about this column in the February issue.