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Understanding and managing integrated delivery networks.

J M Kiel1

  • 1Department of Health Management Systems, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Health Care Manager
|August 18, 2000
PubMed
Summary

This guide explains how to manage managed care by understanding the five key roles and their integration. Successful transition to capitation requires grasping the dynamics between employers, insurers, physicians, and hospitals in healthcare operations.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Services Administration
  • Managed Care Systems

Background:

  • Transitioning from fee-for-service to capitation presents management challenges.
  • Understanding the interplay of key stakeholders is crucial for effective managed care.
  • Existing literature may lack a comprehensive guide for healthcare managers in this transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a guide for "managing managed care."
  • To elucidate the five essential roles within managed care systems.
  • To facilitate successful adaptation to capitation payment models.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the five core roles in managed care: employer, insurer, primary care physician, specialist physician, and hospital.
  • Examination of operational dynamics including finance, contracting, and utilization review.

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  • Development of a framework for understanding inter-role relationships.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful managed care requires a deep understanding of the five key roles and their integration.
    • Knowledge of the dynamics between these roles aids in managing finance, contracting, and utilization review.
    • The guide enhances managers' ability to collaborate across different roles.

    Conclusions:

    • Effective management of managed care is achievable through understanding stakeholder roles and system dynamics.
    • The framework presented aids healthcare managers in navigating the complexities of capitation.
    • Improved inter-professional collaboration is a key outcome of applying this management guide.