Managed Care
Updated: 06 January 2025
What Does Managed Care Mean?
Managed care is a type of health insurance where covered care is limited to specific fees for services. This type of insurance often takes the form of a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO).
Insuranceopedia Explains Managed Care
Managed care is essentially a method for health insurance companies to organize their provider networks. Providers wishing to join a specific PPO or HMO network must meet the required credentials, training, education, and other qualifications.
It is common for health insurers to recommend that their policyholders seek care from doctors or other healthcare professionals within their networks.
