Medical Practice under Managed Care: Cost-control Mechanisms and Impact on Quality of Service

Abstract

The paper investigates the US experience of Managed Care. It describes the cost controlling measures and the new modes of payment that were implemented along with managed Care. Using theory and field surveys, it reviews how these measures have affected physician practices. The paper also investigates their impact on the quality of health services. Copyright Springer Science + Business Media, Inc. 2005HMO, Managed Care, patient, US, physician payment,