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HMOs and PPOs in review.

S N Dunmire

    The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
    |December 6, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    The reliability of health maintenance organization (HMO) and preferred provider organization (PPO) growth figures is questionable. Recent industry shifts involve federal legislation and increased joint ventures and acquisitions.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Health Economics
    • Health Policy

    Background:

    • The growth of managed care organizations, including HMOs and PPOs, is a significant trend in healthcare.
    • The accuracy of reported data on the expansion of these organizations is crucial for understanding industry dynamics.
    • Recent industry changes necessitate a closer examination of the factors driving these shifts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the reliability of reported growth figures for health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs).
    • To identify and analyze the most significant recent changes within the managed care industry.
    • To understand the evolving landscape of healthcare organizations and their strategic activities.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of reported industry growth data for accuracy.
    • Review of recent federal legislation impacting Medicare beneficiaries and military personnel.
    • Examination of industry-specific activities such as joint ventures and acquisitions.

    Main Results:

    • Reported figures on HMO and PPO growth may lack complete accuracy.
    • Key industry changes in the last quarter involved federal legislative actions and increased corporate restructuring (joint ventures, acquisitions).
    • The managed care market is characterized by dynamic evolution and increasingly defined market participants.

    Conclusions:

    • The integrity of data used to track managed care growth requires critical evaluation.
    • Federal legislation and strategic alliances are primary drivers of current industry transformation.
    • The healthcare market is undergoing rapid, dynamic changes with clearer delineation of key players.

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