Managed Care: A medical delivery system that attempts to manage the quality and cost of medical services that individuals receive. Most managed care systems offer HMOs and PPOs that individuals are encouraged to use for their health care services. Some managed care plans attempt to improve health quality, by emphasizing prevention of disease.

 

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Managed Care: A medical delivery system that attempts to manage the quality and cost of medical services that individuals receive. Most managed care systems offer HMOs and PPOs that individuals are encour . . . View Full Definition

Managed Care Organization (MCO): Any entity that utilizes certain concepts or techniques to manage the accessibility, cost, and quality of healthcare. Also known as a managed care plan.

Managed Indemnity Plans: Health insurance plans that are administered like traditional indemnity plans but which include managed care 'overlays' such as precertification and other utilization review techniques.

Managed Behavioral Health Organization (MBHO): An organization that provides behavioral health services using managed care techniques.