title: Long-term pediatric care in the managed care environment.
abstract: Pediatric subacute care is a transitional phase along the continuum of care. Consumers, providers and payors must address the system-wide changes needed to integrate this population within the subacute care environment.
authors.forename: L M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Ruch
mesh_terms: D004993:Ethics, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009936:Organizational Innovation; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration*