Rehabilitation issues from an insurer's viewpoint: past, present, future
Mittelmann, M.
Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 61(12): 587-591
1980
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-9993 PMID: 7458624 Document Number: 156251
Insurance is a contractual agreement by which one party agrees to compensate another for losses stipulated within the agreement. Coverage for services depends upon the specific contact in force. This presentation reviews the historical basis for third-party payment mechanisms from the perspective of an insurer. Current practices and problems related to the many facets of Health Care Insurance deserve emphasis. With certain fundamentals in mind, it may be easier to analyze trends. The need for quality and other controls impacts significantly upon the providers of services, those who utilize rehabilitation resources, society in general, and the fiscal reimbursement system.