title: The impact of managed care on hospital nursing.
abstract: There is a significant but different role for hospital staff nurses within a managed care environment. This article describes the role and reviews major areas where the staff nurse is critical in achieving positive patient outcomes that are cost-effective and efficient.
authors.affiliation: Friendly Hills HealthCare Foundation, Huntington Beach, CA, USA.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mayer
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D019091:Critical Pathways; D006801:Humans; D007587:Job Description; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000592:standards*; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010346:Patient Care Management / Q000592:standards; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012380:Role; D014481:United States