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Managed-care research, Part 1: Defining the domain.
J A Cook1, G L Ingersoll, R Spitzer
1Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|November 24, 1999
Summary
Managed care delivery models are evolving, presenting new research opportunities. Investigating five key characteristics of current models is crucial for understanding their impact on cost reduction and patient care outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Health Services Research
- Care Delivery Models
Background:
- Managed care environments are transforming healthcare delivery.
- Existing literature identifies five core characteristics of current managed care models.
- These characteristics necessitate further research to validate their impact.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify research opportunities in managed care.
- To examine the five identified characteristics of managed care delivery.
- To determine the contribution of these characteristics to cost reduction and outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of managed care.
- Identification of key characteristics in care delivery models.
- Analysis of existing research on managed care components.
Main Results:
- New research avenues are emerging due to shifts in managed care.
- Five distinct characteristics define current managed care delivery models.
- The specific impact of each characteristic requires further investigation.
Conclusions:
- Managed care evolution necessitates focused research.
- Understanding the five core characteristics is key to optimizing care.
- Further studies are needed to link model components to cost and outcome improvements.