What Main Disadvantage Does an HMO Have When Using the IPA

question 49

Multiple Choice

What main disadvantage does an HMO have when using the IPA model?

• A)It has difficulty recruiting physicians
• B)It must take on additional administrative and utilization control responsibilities
• C)It is not favored by the enrollees
• D)If a contract is lost, the HMO loses a large number of participating physicians

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