LIABILITY AND MANAGED CARE

This statement is intended to inform practitioners of the liability is sues arising from managed care arrangements. Although it is not possib le for pediatricians to completely insulate themselves from all liabil ity in these areas, this statement offers a number of strategies to de crease the chances of being successfully sued. However, because case l aw within this realm is constantly evolving in each state, these serve only as guidelines and are subject to both local and emerging develop ments.