The health maintenance organization must focus on maximizing value.
Managed care organizations (MCOs) must make certain changes in their relationships with their customers and providers in order to remain viable in today's competitive market. MCO boards and management need clarity regarding their commitment to value maximization versus status quo preservation, and they will need to develop long-term, partnership-type relationships.
David E. Vogel and Associates, Inc., Corrales, NM.
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