An Overview of Managed Care provides both the big picture and detailed coverage of each key aspect of this growing market. Covered items include:

• A clear definition of managed care
• Its history and evolution
• The benefits of managed care
• The types of commercial managed care organizations (MCOs) and the plans they offer
• The types of provider groups
• Current trends in managed care
• Quality and accreditation organizations

To find about each course in our Managed Care curriculum, click on one of the topics shown on the right.

• An Overview of Managed Care
• Managed Care Stakeholders
• Managed Care Fundamentals: Medicare
• Managed Care Fundamentals: Medicaid

• Reimbursement Pathways (Follow the Healthcare Dollar)
• Managed Care Cost Containment Strategies

• Understanding the Specialty Pharmacy
• Understanding the Veterans Affairs System