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1The Gulliver Group, Huntington Beach, CA.
Abstract:
Remember the story of the three blind men, each confronted by a different part of an elephant? Asked to describe the object in front of them, they each described the part they could touch. In his quest to survey more than 100 managed care systems vendors, author John R. Murray discovered that defining managed care is very much like describing an elephant without seeing the entire beast: Each company's definition is based on its niche and product offering to the market.
Insights
Defining managed care is complex, as vendors offer diverse products. Each company
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Managed care systems are diverse, with over 100 vendors surveyed.
- Vendor definitions of managed care vary based on market niche and product offerings.
Framework:
- The study highlights the challenge of a unified definition for managed care.
- Vendor perspectives shape the understanding of managed care systems.
Implementation:
- Surveying over 100 managed care systems vendors.
- Analyzing vendor-specific product offerings and market positioning.
Implications:
- A comprehensive understanding of managed care requires considering diverse vendor contributions.
- Future research should aim to synthesize these varied perspectives for a holistic view.
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