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Managed care

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

Contributors in Managed care

Managed care

employer

Health care; Managed care

Any person acting directly as an employer or indirectly in the interest of an employer. This includes a group or association of employers acting for their respective employer members.

beneficiary

Health care; Managed care

Any person eligible as either a subscriber or a dependent for a managed care service in accordance with a contract. Someone who is eligible for or receiving benefits under an insurance policy or ...

member

Health care; Managed care

Any person eligible as either a subscriber or a dependent for a managed care service in accordance with a contract. Someone who is eligible for or receiving benefits under an insurance policy or ...

full-time student

Health care; Managed care

Any person enrolled in a study program, in high school, college, or a vocational school that is considered a full-time attendant by that institution. Age limit restrictions may apply.

employee welfare benefit plan

Health care; Managed care

Any plan or program that is established or maintained by an employer or an employee organization for the purpose of providing its participants or their beneficiaries with medical, surgical or ...

supplemental insurance

Health care; Managed care

Any private health insurance plan held by a Medicare beneficiary, including Medigap policies and post-retirement health benefits.

participating provider

Health care; Managed care

Any provider licensed in the state of provision and contracted with an insurer.

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