The Independent Practice Association (IPA)is a Type of Health Maintenance

question 14

Multiple Choice

The Independent Practice Association (IPA) is a type of Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) model that:

• A)Negotiates with a group of physicians exclusively to perform services.
• B)Contracts with a group of physicians who are in private practice to see managed care members at a prepaid rate per visit.
• C)Hires physicians to work at a physical location.

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Definitions:

Adolescence

A period marked by physical and mental development, usually extending from puberty to the age when one is considered a legal adult.

Irregular Schedules

Unpredictable or non-consistent time patterns in work, sleep, or activities.

Temperament

The natural element of a person's character that encompasses their usual mood, patterns of behavior, and emotional reactions.

Irritable

A frequent mood characterized by easy annoyance and often resulting in impatient or snappy responses.