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managed care

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noun

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


Etymology

Origin of managed care

1985–90

Example Sentences

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HHS collects claims data from states for Medicaid providers in both traditional fee-for-service and managed care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

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 • Nov. 22, 2025

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 • Nov. 17, 2025

The expected recovery is part of a broader theme we’re seeing in managed care.

From Barron's • Sep. 26, 2025

Now, traditional care or managed care, every American deserves quality care.

From State of the Union Address by Clinton, William Jefferson