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.
These 10 animal facts will amaze you. Managed care is an approach to healthcare intended to streamline services and provide healthcare that is quality and cost effective. Through supervision, monitoring, and advising, managed care programs seek to ensure a certain standard of care, measure performance, and control costs.