title: Effective pricing in the age of managed care.
abstract: Global, or package, pricing represents an attractive alternative to capitation, particularly among specialists. In this article, the author outlines why MCOs are increasingly seeking package pricing deals in today's health care market.
authors.affiliation: National Cardiovascular Network, Atlanta, GA, USA.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Lanzilotta
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002204:Capitation Fee; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000191:economics; D001026:Coronary Artery Bypass / Q000191:economics; D017046:Cost Savings / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics*; D011907:Rate Setting and Review / Q000379:methods*; D012308:Risk Management / Q000191:economics*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014481:United States