Fundamentals of HMOs

In this reprint from 1999, Shapiro, a registered nurse and teacher at Winona State U., explains HMOs for patients, especially important things they need to know to be better informed, including their rights to health care, and the varying perspectives of provider groups, hospitals, states, HMOs, case managers, and the federal government. She also examines the problems with changing the health care system, standards of care, progress in managed care, alternatives, and the effects of change. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)