Suchergebnisse

In every field of human endeavor, there is a large body of research-based knowledge that has not been put to use; as a result, current practice lags behind contemporary knowledge ... the research-practice gap is especially wide in medicine, health, and family planning. (Rogers, 1973)

This book provides a broad analysis of the policy, programmatic, and research issues surrounding managed care services delivery systems that provide the majority of health and behavioral health care services in the United States. By including an interdisciplinary group of authors and addressing multiple fields of practice including health care, gerontology, child welfare, substance abuse, and mental health, the editors provide a broad overview of "macro" managed care issues.