Managed Care

question 8

Multiple Choice

Managed care

• A) establishes a system of retrospective payment determined ex ante.
• B) combines the responsibilities of payer and provider of medical services.
• C) attempts to shift a portion of the financial risk onto providers.
• D) attempts to shift a portion of the financial risk onto patients.
• E) Both b and c are correct.

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