Write a 1,000-1,500-word paper about the role of managed care and integrated health system. Include and address the following in your paper:

A key theorist and brief description of a behavioral therapy.
A key theorist and brief description of cognitive therapy.
A definition of managed care and a description of its purpose.
A discussion of how behavioral and cognitive approaches fit into managed care.
A minimum of three scholarly sources.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the GCU Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

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Benchmark Information

This benchmark assignment assesses the following programmatic competency:

BS Behavioral Health Science

5.4: Discuss the role of managed care and integrated health system in behavioral health.