The Primary Functions of Managed Care Include All of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

The primary functions of managed care include all of the following except:

• A)Improving quality
• B)Achieving efficiencies
• C)Setting prices at which providers are paid
• D)Controlling patients' utilization of services

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Definitions:

Kwashiorkor Syndrome

A severe form of malnutrition caused by inadequate protein intake, characterized by swelling, an enlarged liver, and other health issues.

Chronic Malnutrition

A long-term nutritional deficiency characterized by not getting enough food or not getting the right sort of food, leading to stunted growth, delayed development, and other health issues.

Serotonin Transporters

Proteins involved in the reuptake of serotonin from the synaptic cleft back into the presynaptic neuron, playing a crucial role in regulating mood, anxiety, and happiness.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of a seemingly healthy baby less than a year old, with its cause remaining largely unknown after a thorough investigation.