Pharmacoeconomics is an important concept in managed care. Which of the following is the fundamental objective of managed care?
a. Effective resource allocation
b. Choosing the best option given a variety of treatment choices and limited re-sources
c. Increased efficiency of patient care delivery
d. Maximizing the quality of care while minimizing costs
ANS: D
The term managed care refers to an organized delivery system that links health care financing to the delivery of services. The fundamental objective of managed care is to maximize the quality of care while minimizing costs. The other choices refer to the philosophical basis of pharmacoeco-nomics.
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