Effective managed care contracting is foundational to ensuring sustainable payment, operational stability, and access to high‑quality pediatric care. This resource outlines a high‑level framework to guide members through the contracting lifecycle, organized into three core phases: before you begin, during contract negotiations, and contract execution.
These contracting resources are designed to support all managed care contracting and are not limited to a single payer type. They apply across commercial payers, Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs), TRICARE managed care support contractors, and other managed care programs and arrangements to promote consistent contracting guidance regardless of program or payer.
Last Updated
04/27/2026
Source
American Academy of Pediatrics