shape up, 1  to assume a specific form: The plan is beginning to shape up. 2  to evolve or develop, especially favorably. 3  to improve one's behavior or performance to meet a required standard. 4  to get oneself into good physical condition. ( 5 of longshoremen) to get into a line or formation in order to be assigned the day's work.
Managed care organizations that value quality and recognize the importance of prevention, wellness, and early intervention can benefit greatly from nurses' expertise in a variety of roles. In turn, nurses can help guide managed care to focus on providing a full range of quality, cost-effective services.
Study Objectives. â¢ Understand the different types of managed care organizations. â¢ Understand key differences between managed care organizations. â¢ Understand the inherent strengths and weaknesses of each model type. â¢ Understand the basic forms of Integrated Delivery Systems (IDSs) and how they. are evolving. â¢ Understand the major strengths and weakness of each type of IDS, initially, and.