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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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sliding scale deductible
Health care; Managed care
A deductible that is not set at a fixed amount, but rather varies according to income.
Medicare choices demonstration
Health care; Managed care
A demonstration project designed to offer flexibility in contracting requirements and payment methods for Medicare’s managed care program. Participating plans include providersponsored organizations ...
enrolled dependent
Health care; Managed care
A dependent that is enrolled for coverage under the health plan’s contract.
amendment
Health care; Managed care
A description of additional provisions attached to a contract. An amendment is valid only when signed by an officer of a health care insurance company.
before-and-after design evaluation
Health care; Managed care
A design in which only a few before-intervention and aft er-intervention health care measures are taken.
back-up provider
Health care; Managed care
A designated substitute for a primary care provider who will render treatment in the event the primary care provider is not available. The back-up provider performs the same function as the primary ...
fellow of the society of actuaries (FSA)
Health care; Managed care
A designation given to members of the Society of Actuaries, earned by the completion of 10 examinations in mathematics, statistics, insurance, actuarial science, accounting, finance, and employee ...
