Managed care systems are most effective for an older adult who does which of the following?

Question

a. Avoids using the system until it is really needed in an emergency.
b. Avoids seeing generalists and seeks health care only from specialists.
c. Uses high-tech treatments to reduce ex-penses over the long term.
d. Seeks regular primary care and preventive strategies to maintain health.

Answer 1

D
Managed care is most effective for individuals who, over a long period of enrollment, use pri-mary care and preventive behavior to avoid the need for intensive treatment.
Avoiding using the system until it is needed in an emergency is both costly and detrimental to the client's health. Managed care systems limit access to specialists and encourage the use of primary care. Managed care systems favor ongoing subacute care and prevention to avoid the need for high-tech, acute treatments.