The incentives for MCOs to keep their patients healthy discourage medical plans from using public health strategies to prevent disease and promote health behaviors among members.

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MCOs (Managed Care Organizations) are actually encouraged to use public health strategies to prevent disease and promote health behaviors among their members, as keeping patients healthy can reduce the costs associated with treating chronic conditions and acute illnesses.

The Incentives for MCOs to Keep Their Patients Healthy Discourage