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Meaning of managed care | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Medical services which are planned, directed, and controlledespecially 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.
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