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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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If the reimbursement rate isn’t moved higher, she said managed care providers will trim benefits and focus on margin improvement over membership.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

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

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