enrollment in managed care plans increased dramatically throughout the 1990s. In 1999, more than 107 million people were enrolled in one of four types of managed care plans
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The purpose for managed care plans is to reduce the cost of health care services by stimulating competition and streamlining administration.
Enrollment in managed care plans appeals to members because it can provide savings over traditional indemnity insurance plans, which typically serve the singular function of claims reimbursement.
The four types of managed care plans are health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), exclusive provider organizations (EPOs), and point-of-service plans (POS).
The managed care era began in the late 1980s in response to skyrocketing health care costs, which stemmed from a number of sources.
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