Managed care. (questions and answers about)

The Exceptional Parent | December 1, 1995 | Copyright

Once, the words "health reform" were on everyone's lips. Now we hear about "managed care." What is managed care? Is it health reform? Is it good or bad for children with special health care needs? Although "managed care" means different things to different people, this article will try to explain what most people mean by the term.

What is managed care?

Managed care is a way of providing pre-paid health care within a network that includes a specified group of health care providers and services. The network coordinates and refers patients to its health providers ...

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