Care teams - a practical approach to managed care

Article Abstract:

The key to managed care health services is the setting up of health teams that are responsible for overseeing the health of their patients. This shared-risk arrangement differs from other managed care programs in which the primary care physicians become the 'gatekeepers' of their patients. In a shared-risk arrangement, the primary care physician begins the process but other physicians, nurses, medical assistants and other individuals may be called in to administer extended services.

Management services, Medical Management Services, Office Administrative Services, Health services administration

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I know you think you know what I thought I said, but...

Article Abstract:

Managed care professionals, patients and employers have developed different perspectives and definitions of managed care. Varying definitions have caused communication gaps within the health care industry. The Medical Group Management Association is in favor of organizing a healthcare summit on managed care for health care professionals, community service organizations, insurers, businesses, government leaders and media representatives.

Social policy, Medical Group Management Association

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Taking your practice to new organizational heights

Article Abstract:

The proliferation of megaclinics and integrated medical organizations, many of which have emerged in response to the impositions of managed care, necessitates the organizational restructuring of traditional medical groups. The duties of the traditional office manager are somewhat compromised by restructuring, which installs a revamped hierarchy that better meets the need of expanded medical practices.

Medical Personnel, Medical Facilities & Planning, Practice, Group medical practice

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