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Mechanisms for Payment. Probably the key element of the managed care contract for the provider is the mechanism for payment. The contract should state how, when, and what the provider will be paid. The provider's personnel should understand the claims' forms and processing procedures.
The plans may include medical care services as well as dental care services. Medical care services are managed by the Managed Care Operations Division (MCOD) whose role is to provide high quality, accessible, and cost-effective health care through managed care delivery systems. Managed care plans improve health care access and assure quality of care.