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Impact of managed care on oncology.

OBJECTIVE
To review the general principles of managed care, including purpose, concept of risk, insurance mechanisms, and types of reimbursement.


DATA SOURCES
Textbooks and journal articles.


CONCLUSIONS
At times, managed health care may restrict the options available to the consumer and the provider of care and can lead to ethical and legal issues.


IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE
Practitioners caring for cancer patients must continue to monitor and participate in outcomes research to clarify the impact of managed care on cancer treatment.