A nurse is teaching the staff about managed care. Which information should the nurse include in the teaching session?

A) Managed care insures full coverage of health care costs.
B) Managed care only assumes the financial risk involved.
C) Managed care allows providers to focus on illness care.
D) Managed care causes providers to focus on prevention.

Managed Care

Health care system in which there is administrative control over primary health care services. Redundant facilities and services are eliminated, and costs are reduced. Preventive care and health education are emphasized.

Prevention

The act of stopping something from happening or arising, often referring to measures taken to prevent diseases or accidents.

Illness Care

The management and treatment of a patient suffering from disease or injury.