Identify which of the following statements is true of managed care systems:
A) If clients' physical, personal, and social resources are adequate, they should be referred for professional treatment rather than self-help.
B) Managed care systems increase the likelihood that an individual will be offered the least intrusive treatment available.
C) If treatment is needed, inpatient is preferable to outpatient, nonmedical to medical, and long term to short term.
D) Clients' self-efficacy is diminished every time they recognize situations that pose risks for problematic behaviors.

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Managed care systems are designed to provide cost-effective and efficient healthcare services, which includes offering the least intrusive (or least intensive) treatment necessary to effectively address a patient's condition. This approach helps in managing healthcare costs while still providing necessary care.

Identify Which of the Following Statements Is True of Managed