Considered the "bible" of the managed care industry, this third edition is greatly expanded with 30 new chapters & extensively updated-- double the size of the last edition! The Managed Health Care Handbook is a key strategic & operational resource for use in planning & decision-making. It includes first-hand advice from experienced managers on how to succeed in every aspect of managed care: quality management, claims & benefits administration, managing patient demand, as well as risk management, subacute care, physician compensation & much more! This seminal resource is a must for providers, purchasers, & payersfor everyone involved in the managed care industry.