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The Provider's Obligation in Managed Care Contracts

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List and describe four provider obligations commonly included in managed care contracts. Please cite resources.

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The solution describes the most common providers' obligation listed or included in managed care contracts and resources where further information can be found.

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Common physician responsibilities that are included in a contract are

(a)hours required to work per week and on-call per month (evenings or weekend that physician will be required to answer emergency calls). In exchange of payment it is expected that the provider of services by available a minimum hours per month to attend the needs of the enrollees.

(b) comply with standard of care established by the insurance or MCO, including ...

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