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managed care - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Managed care: Any system that manages healthcare delivery with the aim of controlling costs. Managed care systems typically rely on a primary care physician who acts as a gatekeeper through whom the patient has to go to obtain other health services such as specialty medical care, surgery, or physical therapy. ...
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News on managed care
Obama Wants $634 Billion for Health Care (MedicineNet)
A Third of Medicare Clients Unfamiliar With Benefits (MedicineNet)

Further Reading on managed care
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