I agree with Mr. Hooker on the positive aspects of managed care[MC]. We have experienced forms of it in Ohio. The challenge for many to think positive about MC is that it is generally associated with the reduction of funding for specfic programs rather than the various concepts of how to shoulder risk for certain services with a defined revenue amount that has some relationship to expected value, quality, and outcomes. If the only goal is reduction of expense than the other aspects are challenged and the customer's services will be harmed.
Than Johnson