The must-have text for every public health practitioner involved in ma naged care and public health. Managed Care and Public Health reveals t he hottest trends and issues emerging among managed care and public he alth organizations, and examines a wide range of real-life partnership s with the private sector. Timely and practical, this resource is idea l for public health practitioners in the age of managed care. Readers will be introduced to a new vision of collaboration between public hea lth and the privatized system. ...
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The must-have text for every public health practitioner involved in ma naged care and public health. Managed Care and Public Health reveals t he hottest trends and issues emerging among managed care and public he alth organizations, and examines a wide range of real-life partnership s with the private sector. Timely and practical, this resource is idea l for public health practitioners in the age of managed care. Readers will be introduced to a new vision of collaboration between public hea lth and the privatized system. Learn about the policy changes that wil l be necessary to support such a vision. And find a road map for the p rofession as it embarks on this difficult undertaking. Features detail ed case studies; chapters written by leading public health experts; di scussion questions following each case study to enhance reader underst anding; plus an appendix with sample contracts for public and private collaborative agreements.
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