title: Managed-care projects strive for affordable long-term care.
abstract: Four small managed-care pilot projects are showing that long-term care can be provided affordably to senior citizens. Proponents say the prepaid health plans may provide a blueprint for the future role of hospitals in delivering and financing long-term care.
authors: P J
authors: PJ
authors: Kenkel
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000191:economics*; D006278:Medicare / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010865:Pilot Projects; D014481:United States