SN A system of health care delivery that focuses on careful coordination and control of all services to avoid overlap and duplication and to reduce costs. There is an emphasis on prevention of problems, often through the use of health education. Managed care usually restricts the patient's choices. HN Introduced 1995. SN A health provider organization, which, for a prepaid fee, provides comprehensive health care to its enrolled members.
Enrollment is usually voluntary.
HN Introduced 2000. Reimbursement is made on a capitated basis. HN Introduced 2000. Carved-out plans are usually administered by a specialty vendor. ETOH descriptor 2000.