Social and Economic Determinants of Medicare Managed Care Participation
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Review is dedicated to examining the social and economic determinants of Medicare managed care participation, to learn from past experiences and to anticipate future concerns. The seven theme articles examine and help to explain: • How economic factors impact the decision by managed care plans to select their market areas. • The role of social and economic factors in explaining the decision beneficiaries make in choosing among health plan choices. • The variation in health services received by Medicare beneficiaries, due to local market forces, additional programs, and resources.
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دوره 26 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005