Groups of Physicians That Contract with an Employer to Provide

question 77

Multiple Choice

Groups of physicians that contract with an employer to provide medical resources on a more cost-efficient basis in exchange for a greater share of patients are known as

• A)preferred provider organizations (PPOs).
• B)major medical plans.
• C)health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
• D)integrated medical practices.

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Definitions:

Cash Payback Period

A rephrased term for Payback Period, this is the duration required for an investment to generate cash flows that cover its initial expense.

Present Value Factor

A calculation used in determining the present value of a sum of money to be received in the future by considering a specified rate of interest.

Average Rate of Return

A financial ratio that indicates the profitability of an investment by calculating the average annual profits divided by the initial investment cost.

Present Value Factor

A factor used to determine the present value of a sum that is to be received in the future, taking into account a specific interest rate and time period.