Managed care

By Peter R. Kongstvedt

Subjects: Medical care, united states, Integrated Delivery of Health Care, Managed care plans (Medical care), Organization & administration, Managed care plans (medical care), Managed Care Programs, Public health, united states, Integrated delivery of health care, Soins intégrés de santé

Description: Provides an introduction to the foundations of the American managed health care system. Written in clear and accessible language, this handy guide offers an historical overview of managed care and then walks the reader through the organizational structures, concepts, and practices of the managed care industry. This thorough revision has been completely updated with all the newest data on this dynamic industry and features all new sections on: pay for performance, consumer directed health plans, new approaches to care management, as well as advances in information technology.