Managed care in Bahrain Managed care is a belief that a healthcare system should work to keep people healthy. When people are sick or injured, the healthcare system should secure the right treatment in the right setting by the right person. Healthcare expenses are constantly on the rise due to inflation, more sophisticated treatment procedures, advanced medication, a maturing population, etc The element of managed care in terms of pro-active disease management, case management or network management is often in its infant state. Competing on price is sometimes more important than competing on quality, a fact which ultimately reflects negatively on the person in need of medical services.