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Managed-care systems tackle new territory.

W Wieners

    Computers in Healthcare
    |December 9, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Managed-care information systems are crucial for contract management, with ten available products offering streamlined solutions. Evaluating these systems, from standalone to integrated modules, is key for organizational efficiency.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Healthcare Management Systems

    Background:

    • Contract management is a vital function within managed-care information systems.
    • Existing systems present opportunities to improve efficiency in this area.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review available contract management systems for managed-care information systems.
    • To guide organizations in selecting the most suitable system.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of ten commercial contract management products.
    • Evaluation of system types: standalone workstations and integrated hospital information system modules.

    Main Results:

    • Ten contract management systems are currently available.
    • Systems vary from standalone to integrated modules within hospital information systems.

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    Conclusions:

    • Selection of the appropriate contract management system depends on organizational needs.
    • Informed decision-making is essential for streamlining contract management functions.