title: Rural market? Small enrollment base? Consider using EDI to corral capitation contracts.
abstract: The use of electronic data interchange (EDI) and newer managed care software applications is enabling rural and other small provider groups to compete effectively for contracts and manage risk efficiently.
mesh_terms: D002204:Capitation Fee; D003284:Contract Services / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D003657:Decision Making; D008331:Management Information Systems / Q000592:standards*; D019035:Rural Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012984:Software; D014481:United States