A client has been informed that his health care plan will be changing to a managed care model. How would the nurse best explain the goal of this model?
a. Managed care decreases consumer use of outpatient health care.
b. Managed care ensures maximum value received from resources used.
c. Managed care decreases patient satisfaction.
d. Managed care ensures provider satisfaction.
ANS: B
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