The role of local health units in a managed care environment: a case study of New York City.
With the growth of managed care, local health units (LHUs) and managed care organizations (MCOs) across the country are forging new relationships in an effort to serve the interests of both entities. Through collaboration, LHUs and MCOs can maximize resources, expand health promotion efforts, and benefit from each party's respective expertise. This study draws on the experiences of the New York City Department of Health and other local health units to identify seven basic models for interaction with MCOs and to present suggested steps and strategies for LHUs to develop successful collaborations with MCOs.
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New York City Department of Health, USA.
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