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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.
Types of Managed Care Organizations. There are several types of managed care organizations, which will be discussed below. Health Maintenance Organization, or HMO: This is the first form of managed care. The Health Maintenance Organization Act passed in early 1970s had led to the rapid growth of HMOs.