The Main Purpose of HMOs and PPOs Is to

question 189

Multiple Choice

The main purpose of HMOs and PPOs is to

• A) reduce health care costs for employers and their employees.
• B) reduce medical malpractice suits.
• C) enable groups of physicians to increase their fees.
• D) direct patients to specialists rather than to more expensive primary-care physicians.

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Definitions:

Trigger Points

Hyperirritable spots in the fascia surrounding skeletal muscle, often associated with palpable nodules in taut bands of muscle fibers.

Epicondylitis

A painful condition affecting the elbow, often referred to as "tennis elbow," involving inflammation of the tendons that join the forearm muscles to the outside of the elbow.

Corticosteroid

A class of steroids that reduces inflammation in the body and is used in treating a variety of conditions including allergies and autoimmune diseases.

Strain

A stretched or torn muscle or tendon, often resulting from overuse or injury.