title: Managed care contracts and negotiations.
abstract: This article examines the key provisions which should be focused on when reviewing managed care contracts. It offers guidance on how gastroenterologists can negotiate more favorable terms and avoid common contracting pitfalls. The article also highlights specific issues applicable to capitated and other risk-sharing arrangements.
authors.affiliation: Health Law Department, McDermott, Will & Emery, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: L J
authors.initials: LJ
authors.lastname: Gilden
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Puterbaugh
mesh_terms: D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence* / Q000458:organization & administration; D017008:Negotiating; D014481:United States