A Certain HMO Is Attempting to Show the Benefits of Managed

question 14

Multiple Choice

A certain HMO is attempting to show the benefits of managed care to an insurance company. The HMO believes that certain types of doctors are more cost-effective than others. One theory is that certification level is an important factor in measuring the cost-effectiveness of physicians. To investigate this, the HMO obtained independent random samples of 30 physicians from each of the three certification levels- Board certified (C) ; Uncertified, board eligible (E) ; and Uncertified, board ineligible (I) - and recorded the total per-member, per-month charges for each (a total of 90 physicians) . Identify the dependent (response) variable for this study.

• A) the HMO
• B) the three certifications groups- C, E, and I
• C) the 90 physicians
• D) the total per-member, per-month charge

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Definitions:

Administrative Supplies

Items and materials used in an office setting to support day-to-day operations, including paper, pens, and organizational tools.

Clinical

Pertaining to the direct observation and treatment of patients.

Maintenance Agreement

A contract outlining the terms for the maintenance and upkeep of equipment, software, or buildings.

Checkups

Scheduled medical examinations or assessments to maintain or evaluate health status, often part of routine health care.