Form small groups or a panel for a debate or online chat. Have each member of the panel discuss the advantages and disadvantages of managed care as an organizational structure. Each group should have...

Form small groups or a panel for a debate or online chat. Have each member of the panel discuss the advantages and disadvantages of managed care as an organizational structure. Each group should have 5 to 6 members. Potential panel members:

• MCO administrator

• Executive of a large corporation that is purchasing health-care services

• Older physician who has maintained a solo practice

• Younger physician who is just completing residency

• Older nurse considering retirement

• Young hospital nurse

• Community health nurse

• Nurse assistant

• Labor union leader

• Older couple on Medicare

• Auto worker with a history of traditional fee-for-service insurance