The fourth edition of this popular textbook provides the basic information needed to learn critical concepts of managed care. Derived from the best-selling
Managed Health Care Handbook, Fourth Edition
, this text presents basic information on all the critical concepts of managed care; compares myths about managed care to actual facts; progresses from introductory material on the types of managed care organizations to negotiating and contracting, controlling utilization, and using data reports in medical management; illuminates the regulatory landscape, with careful attention to both federal and state law, as well as the legislative environment.
Learning objectives open each chapter; useful tables and charts summarize key information at a glance; study questions encourage thoughtful analysis; a glossary of terms and common acronyms, and the expert guidance of Peter R. Kongstvedt. Web-based instructional support materials at ww.aspenpublishers.com/books/kongstvedt.