managed care

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.

Word forms

managed care managed health care

Related words

MCO managed care organization HMO health maintenance organization
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