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Medical Underwriting

Determining acceptance of an applicant for health care insurance based on their medical history. It also determines the terms of the coverage including premium cost and pre-existing condition exclusions. The Affordable Care Act prohibits medical underwriting.

Cost Containment

Strategies focused on limiting the growth of health care costs. Includes attempts to reduce overutilization of health services, address provider reimbursement issues, eliminate waste, and…