Managed Care Glossary

The Managed Health Care Dictionary, Second Edition is an essential resource for both professionals and students. With more than 1,000 terms, this dictionary covers the language of every industry sector--purchaser, provider, and payer. The new edition highlights new terminology, current definitions, and an expanded listing of acronyms and abbreviations.

This comprehensive book includes a complete glossary of managed care terms, acronyms, and initialisms to help health care workers navigate this complex vocabulary. Written in plain English, even the lay person can understand and apply the terminology. In addition to providing definitions, the book includes extensive cross references to help the user understand not only the basic terminology, but also related concepts. Additionally, three useful appendices provide information on common medical associations, important medical journals, and health related internet sites. This comprehensive book is a must for health care workers who want to provide optimal care to their clients by communicating more clearly and effectively.

The idea of managed care has sparked much controversy including its impact on the insurance industry, employer providers of care, and the patients themselves. In the confusion that comes with deciphering this complex system, this book provides clear and concise definitions of the most commonly used words, phrases and abbreviations in the industry. If mental health professionals want to become a part of the managed care system, they need to understand the terminology. In addition to the easy-to-understand definitions, the author provides examples for further clarification and appendices which include: a termination summary, a treatment plan, a treatment update, and a release form for confidential information. The idea for this book came about after the author gave a lecture at a national conference and the audience repeatedly asked for definitions of basic managed care terms. Therefore, this dictionary does not contain a debate on the pros or cons of managed care or an inside look into the managed care system. Instead, the author has provided a valuable resource for the professional that will answer questions regarding the basic terms of this industry.

The idea of managed care has sparked much controversy including its impact on the insurance industry, employer providers of care, and the patients themselves. In the confusion that comes with deciphering this complex system, this book provides clear and concise definitions of the most commonly used words, phrases and abbreviations in the industry. If mental health professionals want to become a part of the managed care system, they need to understand the terminology. In addition to the easy-to-understand definitions, the author provides examples for further clarification and appendices which include: a termination summary, a treatment plan, a treatment update, and a release form for confidential information. The idea for this book came about after the author gave a lecture at a national conference and the audience repeatedly asked for definitions of basic managed care terms. Therefore, this dictionary does not contain a debate on the pros or cons of managed care or an inside look into the managed care system. Instead, the author has provided a valuable resource for the professional that will answer questions regarding the basic terms of this industry.