managed health care

A form of managed care — Medical services which are planned, directed, and controlled—especially by a health insurance company—in a manner designed to maximize the efficiency of the delivery and financing of health care.

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Meanings

nounmanaged health care (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of managed care.
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