The Pros And Cons Of Managed Care

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Managed care has been around since the 1920s. However, the origin of managed care is credited during the 1940s to non-profit organizations. It was not until the 1970s and 1980s, managed care’s growth began to soar. Managed care was seen as an great alternative to the other high-priced health care options. By 1999, enrollments were drastically increased in managed care and majority of insured family were part of a managed care plan; these care plans are Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and Point-of-Service Plans (POS). Each plan have their own pros and cons. “The HMO plan is one of the fastest growing types of managed care in terms of expenses, while being the most restrictive type of health care