Managed care has gained in popularity. The nurse should understand that this rise in popularity is most often guided by which consideration?

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Health care is among the fastest growing sectors of the U.S. economy. Managed care was developed as a direct result of escalating health care costs. Although quality control is important,it does not have any bearing on the rise in popularity of managed care. Managed care tends to have a gatekeeper effect,which actually may limit access to physicians,especially specialists. Although early discharge originally was part of the managed care plan to reduce hospital expenditures,this practice has created a need for additional care in the home.

Managed Care Has Gained in Popularity