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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
health services research
Health care; Managed care
Health services research is the study of the scientific basis and management of health services and their effect on access, quality, and cost of health care.
fractional premium
Health care; Managed care
Health, disability, life, or other insurance premium paid on a proportional basis, such as daily, weekly, biweekly, or monthly.
employer group health plan
Health care; Managed care
Health, life, disability, or long-term care insurance coverage offered as a fringe benefit of the workplace.
true group plan
Health care; Managed care
Health, life, managed care, disability, or other insurance policy arrangement where all employees of a company are eligible for plan acceptance regardless of history, mental, or physical findings.
administrative law judge
Health care; Managed care
Hearing officer settling a dispute by a health care insurance, managed care, or other administrative agency.
quaternary care
Health care; Managed care
Highly sophisticated medical care provided by specialty physicians, in specialty settings, like organ transplants and serious poly trauma treatment.
salaried professionals
Health care; Managed care
Highly trained individuals who work as employees of corporations, hospitals, or other medical facilities, government agencies, scientific and educational institutions, or other organizations.
