Which option best illustrates a positive outcome from managed care?
1. Reshaped current policy
2. Consumer involvement in the healthcare political process
3. Increase in quality care with reduced cost
4. Managed care is now the method used for reimbursement.
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Explanation: 1. This is not an outcome of managed care, but rather a part of the political process regarding legislation.
2. Managed care resulted in many consumers speaking out against managed care, and this led to more developed healthcare consumerism.
3. Quality is still a problem and costs have not been reduced due to managed care.
4. Managed care is not as strong as it was in the past.
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