An HMO That Contracts with Two or More Independent Group

question 22

Multiple Choice

An HMO that contracts with two or more independent group practices to provide medical services to covered members is called a(n)

• A)group model HMO.
• B)network model HMO.
• C)staff model HMO.
• D)individual practice association HMO.

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Definitions:

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