Essentials of Managed Health Care The fourth edition of this popular textbook provides the basic information needed to learn critical concepts of managed care. Derived from the best-selling Managed Health Care Handbook, Fourth Edition, this text presents basic information on all the critical concepts of managed care; compares myths about managed care to actual facts; progresses ... more »from introductory material on the types of managed care organizations to negotiating and contracting, controlling utilization, and using data reports in medical management; illuminates the regulatory landscape, with careful attention to both federal and state law, as well as the legislative environment. Learning objectives open each chapter; useful tables and charts summarize key information at a glance; study questions encourage thoughtful analysis; includes a glossary of terms and common acronyms. Also includes Study Guide.« less