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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

immediate family member

Health care; Managed care

Child, spouse, or parent.

projected costs

Health care; Managed care

Claims or retention costs projected for a given patient population for a specific time period.

Section 1902 (A) (1) Segmentation

Health care; Managed care

Classes of different individuals, with different health insurance benefits, for a limited number of members.

denial code

Health care; Managed care

Classification system and identification number used to deny health insurance claims.

National Drug Code (NDC)

Health care; Managed care

Classification system for drug identification, similar to the Uniform Product Code, used by a physician or medical group.

terminal illness benefit

Health care; Managed care

Clause in a life, health, or disability insurance policy suggesting an early benefit if diagnosed with a terminal illness within a given time period.

target population

Health care; Managed care

Cohort based on age, gender, clinical focus, and target geographic areas.

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