The Concept of Managed Care

question 21

Multiple Choice

The concept of managed care:

• A) was an invention of the 1970s.
• B) was opposed by many private insurers.
• C) was ignored by most employers.
• D) was a response to cost shifting.

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Definitions:

Membrane

A thin layer of tissue that surrounds or lines cells, organs, and other structures within the body, acting as a barrier to control the passage of substances.

Pain

A distressing feeling often caused by intense or damaging stimuli, and is both a physical sensation and an emotional experience.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that identify specific features of a stimulus, such as edges, lines, or movements.

Gestalt View

A psychological approach that looks at the human mind and behavior as a whole.