managed care
noun/ˌmænɪdʒd ˈkeə(r)/
/ˌmænɪdʒd ˈker/
[uncountable] (North American English)- a healthcare system that controls medical costs by offering a limited choice of doctors and hospitals or charging extra for those not on the list
- In an era of managed care, therapists are challenged to make therapy more cost-conscious without sacrificing effectiveness.
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