A "health care system which attempts clinically and financially to control primary health care services in a medical group practice through elimination of redundant facilities and services for the purpose of reducing costs" describes which of the following health care financing systems?

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The description given matches the key features of a Managed care system, as it focuses on cost reduction by eliminating redundant facilities and services. Managed care systems strive to control primary health care services within a medical group practice, and this can be done through a variety of mechanisms such as utilization management, capitation, and gatekeeping. Fee for service, universal health care, and categorical financing do not necessarily have the same emphasis on cost reduction through centralized management of primary care services.

A "Health Care System Which Attempts Clinically and Financially to Control