Rising health care costs consumed one-fifth of the economic
growth in the United States between 1980 and 1987, and increased at
a rate much greater than that of inflation. One of the ways in
which the country is seeking to control these costs is through
health maintenance organizations. With their emphasis on prepayment
for comprehensive medical care, and their use of risk-sharing with
providers, they represent a distinct change from traditional
fee-for-service medicine. This book examines the growth and
development of HMOs over the past two decades, detailing the
success that they have had in controlling costs, and assesses the
quality of care they provide to their 33 million current
enrollees.
Perry Moore begins his study with a brief survey of the health
care crisis and HMOs, covering such topics as regulation versus
competition and decreasing patient satisfaction. He then presents a
detailed history of HMOs and a look into their future, an analysis
of utilization and costs in these organizations, and an assessment
of the quality of care provided. Subsequent chapters examine the
interaction between HMOs and employers, physicians, pharmacists,
Medicaid, and Medicare; the particular problems that are faced by
HMOs in rural areas; the characteristics of preferred provider
organizations and how they compare with HMOs; and issues of managed
competition and cost containment as they will affect the future of
HMOs. This timely work will be a most valuable reference source for
professionals in human resources and benefits management, as well
as for students in these and related fields.
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