title: Group practice contracting with managed care: Part 1.
abstract: Managed care contracts are complex and require understanding of market characteristics, legal considerations, and the needs of both the managed care organization and the practice. This article provides a framework for administrators and practices to consider when approaching negotiations for such contracts.
authors.affiliation: Healthcare Negligence Control, Inc., P.O. Box 2442, Chapel Hill, NC 27515, USA. executivehealthcare@yahoo.com
authors.forename: Lewis W
authors.initials: LW
authors.lastname: Mustard
mesh_terms: D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*