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Managed care

A health care practice intended to streamline services and provide high quality, cost-effective care.

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Managed care

all clause deductible

Health care; Managed care

A single deductible to cover patient expenses as the result of the same or similar health insurance causes within a given time period.

integrated health care system

Health care; Managed care

A single health care organization that provides ambulatory and tertiary care to its enrollees.

integrated delivery system (IDS)

Health care; Managed care

A single organization or entity that usually includes a hospital, a large medical group, and an insurance vehicle, such as an HMO or PPO, that provides ambulatory and tertiary care for its enrollees. ...

single payer system

Health care; Managed care

A single, government fund pays for everyone’s health care using tax revenue.

pended

Health care; Managed care

A situation in which it is not known whether an authorization has or will be issued for delivery of a health care service, and the case has been set aside for review.

incurred claim

Health care; Managed care

A situation where insurance premium payment may be demanded under the provisions of the policy or all claims with dates of service within a specified period.

burial insurance

Health care; Managed care

A slang term usually referring to a small policy of life or health ($1,000 to $5,000) intended to pay the funeral costs of the deceased insured.

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