What is a managed care organization? Based on your reading, discuss how managed care organizations attempt to control costs. What are the benefits and disadvantages associated with these cost controlling measures?

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Managed care is a type of health insurance policy where insurance firms allude with health facilities to provide health services at a lower cost. Hansen-Turton, Ware, Bond, Doria, & Cunningham (2013) highlight that there are various provider networks that require health providers to agree with specific standards and costs. The amount of money disbursed by the health providers for particular care depends…