Managed Care Answer Book Book

This is an indispensable reference for all professionals involved in the design, implementation, financing, or operation of a managed care program, written in the classic answer book format. You'll find extensive sections providing basic understanding of managed care, cost containment strategies, and advice on organization and implementation of programs. The topic is covered from the ground up, with crucial questions and authoritative, up-to-date answers on every facet of managed care, including such valuable features as:

• Contract negotiation strategies and dispute resolution techniques
• Maximizing utilization review and outcomes assessment
• Techniques for managed care implementation and administration
• Payer and provider contracting
• Advice on legal and regulatory considerations
• Important issues covered from both purchaser's and provider's perspectives
• Discussion on information technology and telemedicine

Disc. recent regulatory & legal developments; dis- tance learning & the internet; focus on outcomes; quality.