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The purpose of this article is to provide the reader with a broad overview of managed care, including the scope and complexity of the issues facing nurses and consumers as the health care industry continues to consolidate and shift away from traditional fee-for-service financing.
The purpose of managed care is to reduce employers cost of providing health benefits while improving the quality of care for the employee. Managed care organizations (MCOs) accomplish this through Workers' compensation case management, reducing workplace injuries, identifying fraudulent claims and other methods. Learn more about Ohio Employer Workers' Compensation Rights and Responsibilities.