The increasing senior population, together with the growing popularity of Medicare
health maintenance organizations (HMOs), represents a significant portion of the audiologist's
present and future caseload. To accommodate this referral base, audiologists must
examine the characteristics of the managed care environment and respond accordingly.
Some of the more complex aspects of contracting with managed care organizations are
discussed, including quality and standardization of care, as well as cost and benefit
analysis.
Managed care - audiology - quality of care
