Nursing homes and HMOs: the new partnership in managed care for the elderly.
The author identifies a variety of arrangements being implemented between nursing homes and HMOs using, in particular, the experience of an LTC provider, Walker Methodist, Inc. These arrangements range from becoming an HMO-preferred nursing home provider to HMO ownership of nursing homes. The benefits and risks of each arrangement from the LTC provider's perspective are highlighted.
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Walker Health Services, Inc., Minneapolis, MN.
D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D006299:Health Services for the Aged / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008484:Medicaid; D009735:Nursing Homes / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000639:trends; D009935:Organizational Affiliation / Q000639:trends*; D010934:Planning Techniques; D014481:United States