At-risk contracting: preparing to deliver what purchasers want.
Behavioral healthcare organizations wishing to enter the "brave new world" of capitated and at-risk contracting must understand the various categories of healthcare purchasers and risk contracts, as well as the perspectives and goals of those purchasers. The following article also identifies some critical elements in successful at-risk contracting and next steps for providers in such areas as quality improvement, outcomes management and accessibility.
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Medco Behavioral Care Systems, Inc., Maryland Heights, MO 63043, USA.
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