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Attracting managed care. Eight tips for working with a managed care provider.
Contemporary Longterm Care
|October 5, 1994
Summary
Longterm care providers must adapt procedures and attitudes to meet managed care organization requirements. This involves understanding and implementing specific changes to ensure successful partnerships and continued operation.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Administration
- Longterm Care Management
Background:
- Managed care organizations (MCOs) are increasingly influential in healthcare.
- Facilities must align with MCO needs to secure partnerships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline essential procedural and attitudinal adjustments for longterm care providers.
- To facilitate successful collaboration between facilities and MCOs.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of key procedural changes.
- Examination of attitudinal shifts in providers.
- Inclusion of a case study illustrating adaptation.
Main Results:
- Eight practical tips for accommodating managed care requirements.
- Demonstration of successful adaptation strategies through a case study.
- Identification of critical areas for provider adjustment.
Conclusions:
- Adapting to managed care is crucial for the viability of longterm care facilities.
- Proactive changes in operations and mindset are necessary for MCO engagement.