title: Group practice contracting with managed care: Part 2.
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 (the second in the series) 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: D002204:Capitation Fee; D003219:Confidentiality; D018588:Fee-for-Service Plans; D006123:Group Practice / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007345:Insurance Claim Review; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006278:Medicare; D017008:Negotiating; D020414:Risk Sharing, Financial; D014481:United States