title: Special report. Buyer's guide to managed care. Going network? Look for quality and cost efficiency.
abstract: Provider networks come in all shapes and sizes. But companies interested in getting quality care at a reasonable cost will make sure candidates live up to certain criteria.
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003657:Decision Making; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000592:standards*; D007221:Industry / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000592:standards*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D014481:United States