Managed Care & Public Health

The must-have text for every student involved in managed care and public health. Managed Care and Public Health reveals the hottest trends and issues emerging among managed care and public health organizations, and examines a wide range of real-life partnerships with the private sector. Timely and practical, this textbook is ideal for public health students delving into the age of managed care. Features detailed case studies; chapters written by leading public health experts; discussion questions following each case study to enhance student understanding; plus an appendix with sample contracts for public and private collaborative agreements.