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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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over-the-counter selling
Health care; Managed care
A nonagency system of marketing whereby the insured obtains insurance by going directly to the insurance company. Savings bank life insurance departments and certain direct writers engage in ...
direct enrolled
Health care; Managed care
A nongroup member who pays his or her insurance premium directly to the health insurer.
alternative facility
Health care; Managed care
A nonhospital health care facility that provides one or more of the following on an outpatient basis: surgical services, emergency health services, rehabilitative services, laboratory or diagnostic ...
anesthetist
Health care; Managed care
A nonphysician MD/DO who administers anesthesia, such as a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA).
evaluation and management (EM) service
Health care; Managed care
A nonprocedural service, such as a visit or consultation, provided by physicians to diagnose and treat diseases and counsel patients.
National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)
Health care; Managed care
A nonprofit organization created to improve patient care quality and health plan performance in partnership with managed care plans, purchasers, consumers, and the public sector.
