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Until now, the search for information on managed care was much more difficult than it had to be. Now you can examine and compare regulatory policies state by state. State-by-State Guide to Managed Care Law simplifies and expedites your research by giving you immediate access to key court decisions, state managed care policies and practices and extensive citations to codes and regulations -- for all 50 states. Identify your issue in the index and turn to the page indicated. You'll find current, authoritative information that can help you to: Evaluate baseline quality standards - Determine when managed care enrollees have access to providers - Establish guidelines for collection and disclosure of financial information - Arm yourself to tackle the complicated issue of prescription drugs - Ensure that the managed care organization recognizes patients' and providers' due process rights. Managed care is undeniably a permanent part of the health care landscape, so keep this portable and precise reference close at hand for daily consultation.