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Managed Care
An approach to health care that uses such techniques as claims administration, case management, and utilization analysis to control access and costs. Managed care is considered by many to be the key to modern health care reforms. However, the issue of managed care is viewed differently by different industries. Examples of managed care systems are health maintenance organizations and preferred provider organizations.
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