Why Is the Load- Distance Method a Useful, but Insufficient

question 65

Essay

Why is the load- distance method a useful, but insufficient, tool for location problems?

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Definitions:

Precertification

The process of obtaining authorization from a health insurance company before receiving medical services to ensure coverage.

Preauthorization (Predetermination)

The process where a healthcare provider must obtain approval from a health insurance company before providing specific services to ensure coverage.

Indemnity-Type Plan

A type of health insurance plan that allows policyholders to direct their own healthcare and visit almost any doctor or hospital they like.

HMO

Health Maintenance Organization, a type of health insurance plan that limits coverage to care from doctors who work for or contract with the HMO.