Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Nursing challenges in managed care.

L Hicks, J M Stallmeyer, J R Coleman

    Nursing Economic$
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Managed care organizations present opportunities and challenges for nursing. Nurses are vital in advocating for patients and managing resources to ensure quality care while controlling costs.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Follow-up care for survivors of lymphoma who have received curative-intent treatment.

    Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2016
    Same author

    The California Pertussis Epidemic 2010: A Review of 986 Pediatric Case Reports From San Diego County.

    Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society·2015
    Same author

    Large outbreak of Legionnaires' disease and Pontiac fever at a military base.

    Epidemiology and infection·2014
    Same author

    Demonstration of C3-photosynthesis in a bluegreen alga, Coccochloris peniocystis.

    Planta·2013
    Same author

    Fine structural changes associated with the onset of calcium, sodium and water transport by the chick chorioallantoic membrane.

    The Journal of membrane biology·2013
    Same author

    Lenalidomide in multiple myeloma-a practice guideline.

    Current oncology (Toronto, Ont.)·2013
    Same journal

    Nursing Surveillance from Invisible to Measurable to Indispensable: The CONCERN Early Warning System Trial.

    Nursing economic$·2026
    Same journal

    Evaluating the cost-effectiveness of pediatric concurrent versus standard hospice care.

    Nursing economic$·2023
    Same journal

    Cost-Effectiveness of Advanced Practice Nurses Compared to Physician-Led Care for Chronic Diseases: A Systematic Review.

    Nursing economic$·2021
    Same journal

    The perspectives of nurse practitioners and physicians on increasing the number of registered nurses in primary care.

    Nursing economic$·2021
    Same journal

    From Single-Payer to All-Payer: Why Vermont's Reform Efforts Matter to U.S. Nurses and Their Patients.

    Nursing economic$·2018
    Same journal

    Leveraging National Reports to Transform Ambulatory Care Practice.

    Nursing economic$·2018
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Management
    • Public Health

    Background:

    • Managed care organizations (MCOs) are increasingly prevalent in healthcare.
    • MCOs aim to maximize value from healthcare resources.
    • This model presents both opportunities and challenges for the nursing profession.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the role of nurses within managed care organizations.
    • To identify how nursing aligns with MCO goals.
    • To examine the need for professional advocacy in managed care.

    Main Methods:

    • This study is a conceptual analysis based on existing literature and principles.
    • It synthesizes the philosophy of nursing with the operational goals of managed care.
    • No primary data collection was performed.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Main Results:

    • The core philosophy of nursing, focusing on holistic patient needs and health maintenance, aligns with MCO goals of efficient resource utilization.
    • Nurses play a crucial role in advocating for patient needs within cost-conscious MCO structures.
    • Nurses are essential in managing healthcare resources to optimize patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • Nurses are integral to the success of managed care by balancing patient advocacy with resource management.
    • The nursing profession can leverage its patient-centered approach to enhance value in managed care settings.
    • Effective resource management by nurses is key to meeting both patient and organizational needs in managed care.