Which Statement Is True Regarding Health Maintenance Organizations

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true regarding health maintenance organizations?

• A) They focus on medical procedures and services rather than on wellness and preventive care.
• B) They require subscribers to complete paperwork and file claims for routine procedures.
• C) Physicians with HMO contracts are often paid a capitated rate.
• D) Routine annual physical examinations are discouraged.
• E) Patients generally do not have to make copayments.

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Definitions:

Quality of Life

The overall enjoyment of life and sense of well-being, measured by factors such as physical health, emotional state, level of independence, social interactions, and personal beliefs.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of each kidney that produce hormones responsible for regulating metabolism, immune system, blood pressure, and stress response.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's fight or flight response, also playing a key role in mood regulation.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex and are used medicinally to reduce inflammation and suppress the immune system.