How does managed care attempt to control costs of care?
a. By encouraging families to use the point of service list of individual practice associates
b. By requiring families to choose a care provider from the MC network and not allowing access to other services without their provider's permission
c. By moving Medicaid-eligible families onto state Medicare enrollment
d. By refusing permission for families to use urgent care or emergency department services
ANS: B
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