The nurse provides care to patients in a managed care environment. This means:
a. the goal is the delivery of services in the most cost-efficient manner
b. access to care is not controlled
c. cost of care is more
d. preventive services are delivered by a specialist
A
Managed care is a system of providing and monitoring care in which access, cost, and quality are controlled before or during the delivery of services. The goal of managed care is the delivery of services in the most cost-efficient manner possible. Managed care seeks to control costs by monitoring the delivery of services and restricting access to expensive procedures and providers.
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