Provides an overview of today's concepts of managed care as they relate to the business aspects of medical practice. This updated guide relates the current mechanics of managed care and illustrates their application to medical practice management. Invaluable resources such as reviews of the fundamentals and concepts, terminology and definitions, a clarification of various roles of physicians in managed care, and tools for assessing plans and reviewing contracts are included. This book will keep the reader ahead of managed care trends and ensure that the readers' practice remains fiscally solid while providing the highest quality care possible to patients.