The role of managed care "products" in managed care "plans."
Article Abstract:
Data on the nature and composition of the managed care products provided by health maintenance organizations, independent practice associations and preferred provider organizations are presented. Analysis of the data indicate that national healthcare organizations now provide multiple product offerings. The offerings are intended to provide for customer needs and to lessen the problems in the transition to traditional health care. While the plans use a common provider network for different products, there are many variations as to arrangements with and the compensation of physicians.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 1997
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Trends toward a national health care marketplace
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Information on the kinds of national entities which provide health care such as preferred provider organizations, health maintenance organizations and hospitals were examined to evaluate the development of these national entities and to assess their general significance. The confluence of factors which stimulate or deter the development of managed care companies are also examined. The future trends of national healthcare providers and their long-term competitive advantages are also discussed.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 1997
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Managed care, distance traveled, and hospital market definition
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Managed care has not had a major effect on the distance that patients travel for care in this study of 14 California counties. The specialized services that particular hospitals offer in specific areas has an effect on the distance that patients travel rather than the type of insurance that the patient has.
Publication Name: Inquiry
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 0046-9580
Year: 2000
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