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managed competition

American  

noun

  1. a strategy for healthcare delivery whereby costs are reduced by fostering competition between providers of managed-care contracts for large employers.


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It was a visual affair designed to project a new phase of managed competition between a prevailing superpower and a rising one — a message that Washington and Beijing are ultimately capable of responsible leadership.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

The country, he said, could adopt managed competition without broad new taxes.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 25, 2016

Under managed competition, health plans must be community rated.

From Forbes ● Jun. 17, 2015

The cost savings from managed competition are hypothetical and uncertain – in fact, there are reasons to fear that such a system could actually increase costs.

From New York Times ● Dec. 30, 2011

Among the layoffs are 282 from Preckwinkle's office, including 180 custodial positions due to "managed competition" that she hopes could save $2.5 million.

From Chicago Tribune ● Oct. 25, 2011

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