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An insightful overview of health insurers and a guide to sustainability for provider organizations.<\/p>\n

Physicians experience ongoing frustrations in their relationships with health plans. Even as they struggle to keep up with accelerating clinical advances, they face daunting challenges from payers that are transitioning from traditional fee-for-service contracts to complex alternative payment models. In Health Plans Unmasked, Martin Lustick, MD, offers insights and guidance for those who face the herculean task of transforming their business practices to achieve financial stability while improving outcomes for their patients.<\/p>\n

By explaining both how and why insurance companies behave the way they do, Dr. Lustick helps providers avoid mistakes and take advantage of opportunities for success. He provides information on:
\u2022 The evolution of health care financing in the United States
\u2022 The nuts and bolts of health plan capabilities and the real motives of health plan administrators
\u2022 Tips for successful contracting strategies
\u2022 Alternative payment models and the promises of value-based care<\/p>\n

With a career spanning five decades as a practicing pediatrician, chief operating officer of a medical group, chief medical officer of a hospital, and chief medical officer of a health plan, Dr. Lustick provides a straightforward guide to sustainability for provider organizations. Physicians, office managers, and anyone in a health-related field will benefit from his breaking down the role of health plans in our health care ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Publisher \u200f : \u200e Johns Hopkins University Press
Publication date \u200f : \u200e July 4, 2023
Edition \u200f : \u200e 1st
Language \u200f : \u200e English
Print length \u200f : \u200e 176 pages
ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 1421446766
ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-1421446769
Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 2.31 pounds
Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 5.5 x 0.43 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #788,262 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #120 in Health Insurance (Books) #190 in Public Health (Books) #200 in Hospital Administration (Books)
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