Meaning of managed care | Babel Free
Definitions
Medical services which are planned, directed, and controlled—especially by a health insurance company—in a manner designed to maximize the efficiency of the delivery and financing of health care.
US, uncountable
Examples
“Much of the projected savings would come⟳ from enlisting Medicaid recipients in "managed care" programs instead of the current open-ended system.”
“State lawmakers today are expected to approve⟳ landmark legislation designed to protect⟳ the 5 million Pennsylvanians enrolled in managed care health plans.”
“A managed care system makes it possible to enroll more people and improve⟳ care, yet also keep⟳ costs under control⟳.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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