Under a Medicare Managed Care Plan, the PCP provides treatment and manages the patient's medical care through ________ to specialists when additional care is required. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


referrals
Medicare managed care plans often require patients to select a primary care physician (PCP) who oversees and manages the patient's medical care through referrals to specialists when necessary.

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