UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549


                                  FORM 8-K

                               CURRENT REPORT
                   PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


                              AUGUST 14, 2002
              Date of report (date of earliest event reported)


                           QUADRAMED CORPORATION
           (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


       Delaware                      0-21031                    52-1992861

   (State or Other           (Commission File Number)         (IRS Employer
     Jurisdiction                                          Identification No.)
  of Incorporation)


22 PELICAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA                            94901
         (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                (Zip Code)


                               (415) 482-2100
            (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)







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ITEM 5.   Other Items.

QuadraMed Corporation ("QuadraMed") announced new developments regarding
its intention to restate prior period financial statements. Late yesterday,
in the process of finalizing the restated financial statements, it became
apparent to QuadraMed that information crucial to the re-statement of prior
years is not presently available and that the re-statement cannot be
completed in time to meet the extended filing deadline of August 19, 2002
for its Form 10-Q. QuadraMed is in the process of notifying the SEC and
Nasdaq of these developments.

QuadraMed will develop a plan for completing the re-statement process.
QuadraMed expects to make further announcements regarding the status of
these efforts in the coming days.


ITEM 7.  Exhibit.

      Exhibit No.     Description
      99.1            QuadraMed Press Release dated August 14, 2002 entitled,
                      "Quadramed Provides Further Restatement Information."


                                 SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


Date:  August 14, 2002                    QUADRAMED CORPORATION


                                          By: /s/ Michael H. Lanza
                                              ----------------------------
                                              Michael H. Lanza
                                              Executive Vice President
                                              and Corporate Secretary


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                                EXHIBIT 99.1


                                                    QUADRAMED CORPORATION
                                                                    (Logo)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                      CONTACT: Jack R. Ripsteen, Director of Investor Relations
                               415/482-2211
                               jripsteen@quadramed.com

             QUADRAMED PROVIDES FURTHER RESTATEMENT INFORMATION

San Rafael, California - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - QuadraMed Corporation
(Nasdaq: QMDC) today announced new developments regarding its intention to
restate prior period financial statements. Late yesterday, in the process
of finalizing the restated financial statements, it became apparent to the
Company that information crucial to the re-statement of prior years is not
presently available and that the re-statement cannot be completed in time
to meet the extended filing deadline of August 19, 2002 for its Form 10-Q.
The Company is in the process of notifying the SEC and Nasdaq of these
developments.

QuadraMed will develop a plan for completing the re-statement process.
QuadraMed expects to make further announcements regarding the status of
these efforts in the coming days.

Cautionary Statement on Risks Associated With Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
"intend," "plan," "estimate," "may," "should," "could," and similar
expressions are intended to identify such statements. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and are to be
interpreted only as of the date on which they are made. QuadraMed
undertakes no obligation to update of revise any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that could cause QuadraMed's actual results to differ
materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, the following: (i) QuadraMed's quarterly operating results may
vary, (ii) QuadraMed's stock price may be volatile, (iii) QuadraMed's
investments are subject to market risk, (iv) QuadraMed faces product
development risks from rapid technological changes, (v) QuadraMed's
products may be subject to bugs and other errors, (vi) QuadraMed's
intellectual property and technology may be subject to infringement claims
or be infringed upon, (vii) QuadraMed's products and services, particularly
those sold to government entities and those sold to customers receiving
government reimbursement, are subject to scrutiny, regulation, and possible
future regulation by state and federal governments; (viii) increased
competition for QuadraMed's products and services, and (ix) QuadraMed may
need to use its cash balances to repurchase or redeem its subordinated
convertible debentures. QuadraMed does not intend this list of important
factors to be exhaustive and advises investors that it discusses other
risks and uncertainties that could cause QuadraMed's actual results to
differ from these forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These SEC filings can
be accessed through the Investor Relations section of our website,
www.quadramed.com, or through the SEC's EDGAR Database at www.sec.gov
(QuadraMed has EDGAR CIK No. 0001018833).


About QuadraMed Corporation
QuadraMed is dedicated to developing information technology and providing
consulting services that help healthcare professionals deliver outstanding
patient care with optimum efficiency. Offering real-world solutions for
every aspect of acute care information management, QuadraMed has four main
product lines: Affinity(R) Healthcare Information System, Quantim(R) Health
Information Management Software and Services, Complysource(R) Compliance
Solutions, and Chancellor(TM) Financial Products and Services. Behind our
products and services are nearly 1000 professionals whose healthcare
experience has earned QuadraMed the trust and loyalty of its many
customers. To find out more about QuadraMed, visit www.quadramed.com.

Note to Editors: QuadraMed, Affinity, Quantim, and Complysource are
registered trademarks of QuadraMed Corporation. Chancellor is a trademark
of QuadraMed Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are the properties of their respective holders.



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UNITED STATES
                     SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                           Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 8-K

                               CURRENT REPORT
                   PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                      SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                              AUGUST 14, 2002
              Date of report (date of earliest event reported)

                           QUADRAMED CORPORATION
           (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

       Delaware                      0-21031                    52-1992861

   (State or Other           (Commission File Number)         (IRS Employer
     Jurisdiction                                          Identification No.)
  of Incorporation)

22 PELICAN WAY, SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA                            94901
         (Address of Principal Executive Offices)                (Zip Code)

                               (415) 482-2100
            (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
ITEM 5.   Other Items.

QuadraMed Corporation ("QuadraMed") announced new developments regarding
its intention to restate prior period financial statements. Late yesterday,
in the process of finalizing the restated financial statements, it became
apparent to QuadraMed that information crucial to the re-statement of prior
years is not presently available and that the re-statement cannot be
completed in time to meet the extended filing deadline of August 19, 2002
for its Form 10-Q. QuadraMed is in the process of notifying the SEC and
Nasdaq of these developments.

QuadraMed will develop a plan for completing the re-statement process.
QuadraMed expects to make further announcements regarding the status of
these efforts in the coming days.

ITEM 7.  Exhibit.

      Exhibit No.     Description
      99.1            QuadraMed Press Release dated August 14, 2002 entitled,
                      "Quadramed Provides Further Restatement Information."

                                 SIGNATURES

         Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:  August 14, 2002                    QUADRAMED CORPORATION

                                          By: /s/ Michael H. Lanza
                                              ----------------------------
                                              Michael H. Lanza
                                              Executive Vice President
                                              and Corporate Secretary
EXHIBIT 99.1

                                                    QUADRAMED CORPORATION
                                                                    (Logo)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

                      CONTACT: Jack R. Ripsteen, Director of Investor Relations
                               415/482-2211
                               jripsteen@quadramed.com

             QUADRAMED PROVIDES FURTHER RESTATEMENT INFORMATION

San Rafael, California - Wednesday, August 14, 2002 - QuadraMed Corporation
(Nasdaq: QMDC) today announced new developments regarding its intention to
restate prior period financial statements. Late yesterday, in the process
of finalizing the restated financial statements, it became apparent to the
Company that information crucial to the re-statement of prior years is not
presently available and that the re-statement cannot be completed in time
to meet the extended filing deadline of August 19, 2002 for its Form 10-Q.
The Company is in the process of notifying the SEC and Nasdaq of these
developments.

QuadraMed will develop a plan for completing the re-statement process.
QuadraMed expects to make further announcements regarding the status of
these efforts in the coming days.

Cautionary Statement on Risks Associated With Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to
risks and uncertainties. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate,"
"intend," "plan," "estimate," "may," "should," "could," and similar
expressions are intended to identify such statements. Forward-looking
statements are not guarantees of future performance and are to be
interpreted only as of the date on which they are made. QuadraMed
undertakes no obligation to update of revise any forward-looking statement.

Important factors that could cause QuadraMed's actual results to differ
materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, the following: (i) QuadraMed's quarterly operating results may
vary, (ii) QuadraMed's stock price may be volatile, (iii) QuadraMed's
investments are subject to market risk, (iv) QuadraMed faces product
development risks from rapid technological changes, (v) QuadraMed's
products may be subject to bugs and other errors, (vi) QuadraMed's
intellectual property and technology may be subject to infringement claims
or be infringed upon, (vii) QuadraMed's products and services, particularly
those sold to government entities and those sold to customers receiving
government reimbursement, are subject to scrutiny, regulation, and possible
future regulation by state and federal governments; (viii) increased
competition for QuadraMed's products and services, and (ix) QuadraMed may
need to use its cash balances to repurchase or redeem its subordinated
convertible debentures. QuadraMed does not intend this list of important
factors to be exhaustive and advises investors that it discusses other
risks and uncertainties that could cause QuadraMed's actual results to
differ from these forward-looking statements in its periodic reports filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). These SEC filings can
be accessed through the Investor Relations section of our website,
www.quadramed.com, or through the SEC's EDGAR Database at www.sec.gov
(QuadraMed has EDGAR CIK No. 0001018833).

About QuadraMed Corporation
QuadraMed is dedicated to developing information technology and providing
consulting services that help healthcare professionals deliver outstanding
patient care with optimum efficiency. Offering real-world solutions for
every aspect of acute care information management, QuadraMed has four main
product lines: Affinity(R) Healthcare Information System, Quantim(R) Health
Information Management Software and Services, Complysource(R) Compliance
Solutions, and Chancellor(TM) Financial Products and Services. Behind our
products and services are nearly 1000 professionals whose healthcare
experience has earned QuadraMed the trust and loyalty of its many
customers. To find out more about QuadraMed, visit www.quadramed.com.

Note to Editors: QuadraMed, Affinity, Quantim, and Complysource are
registered trademarks of QuadraMed Corporation. Chancellor is a trademark
of QuadraMed Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks
are the properties of their respective holders.

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