By Accepting Lower Payments from MCOs, Physicians Are Forced to See

question 48

Multiple Choice

By accepting lower payments from MCOs, physicians are forced to see more patients each day in order to:

• A) deliver MCO-required preventive care.
• B) minimize malpractice suits.
• C) enroll more members in the health plan.
• D) maintain their income.

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