Managed care

a. establishes a system of retrospective payment determined ex ante.
b. combines the responsibilities of payer and provider of medical services.
c. attempts to shift a portion of the financial risk onto providers.
d. attempts to shift a portion of the financial risk onto patients.
e. Both b and c are correct.


E

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