title: (Re) opening lines.
abstract: How will acquiring new medical device technologies affect your managed care contracts? In anticipation of changes, consider including provisions in these agreements that: Clarify how coverage for new technology will be managed. Establish a process should payment disputes occur over new technology coverage.
authors.affiliation: Cordis Corporation, Warren, NJ, USA. dbanko@crdus.jnj.com
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Banko
authors.forename: Claudia
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hinrichsen
authors.forename: Pamela A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Palazola
mesh_terms: D032982:Contracts; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011682:Purchasing, Hospital; D012051:Reimbursement Mechanisms; D014481:United States