Managed Care and the Evaluation and Adoption of Emerging Medical Technologies
Selective adoption of new technologies, the taking on of only those technologies for which the medical benefits exceed the costs to society of developing and using them, is a crucial element in the quest to control health care costs while preserving or enhancing the quality of care. The document summarizes a project examining adoption of innovative medical technologies by managed care organizations.
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