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Managed competition.
1Department of Health Care Programs, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY.
Hospital Materiel Management Quarterly
|October 5, 1993
Summary
Managed care and competition require recognizing the value of qualified healthcare professionals. The healthcare industry must also adapt to ensure success.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Healthcare systems face resistance to change from various stakeholders.
- Managed competition and managed care models are proposed solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors for the successful implementation of managed care.
- To emphasize the importance of professional value recognition in healthcare reform.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of stakeholder attitudes towards healthcare change.
- Literature review on managed care and competition models.
Main Results:
- Successful adoption of managed care is contingent upon stakeholder buy-in.
- Recognition of the value of highly educated and qualified providers is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Managed care can succeed if the value of healthcare professionals is acknowledged.
- Industry-wide response and adaptation are necessary for effective managed care implementation.