The next chapter describes the varied health plans available for consumers. Other individual chapters focus on specific managed care models. The final chapter summarizes current managed care options for physicians. A chapter is devoted to the individual steps of merging managed care practices. Pharmacoeconomics is explained as well as its impact on medical decision making.
Additional chapters focus on patient satisfaction, information tools and marketing medical care.
This volume includes a managed care agreement checklist. The beginning chapters develop the theme of managed care practices focusing on their organizational roles. This volume also examines managed care from the perspective of the consumer. Several chapters are devoted to measuring and improving managed care practices. Practical issues such as cost control, information tools, and contract negotiations are also discussed.