managed care

American  

noun

1. a healthcare plan or system that seeks to control medical costs by contracting with a network of providers.

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Etymology

Origin of managed care

1985–90

Example Sentences

The state also barred managed care organizations that administer the program from advertising for Medicaid patients.

From The Wall Street Journal

The CMS predicts that the fastest-growing categories for all of Medicare in 2026 are managed care, which means Medicare Advantage, and outpatient hospital services.

From MarketWatch

There are a range of factors that can influence spending for Medicare in any given year, like expensive new drugs for diseases affecting millions of people or higher costs of managed care as more people choose Medicare Advantage.

From MarketWatch

Insurance coverage is limited for weight loss drugs, and the companies see in the direct-to-consumer market a way to get around the limits imposed by managed care.

From Barron's

It additionally limits state funding mechanisms, such as taxes paid by managed care providers, and establishes federal penalties for improper payments.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• Medicare