Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Managed

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a managed care plan

• A) Focus is on individual services or episodes of illness.
• B) Maximum income is dependent on high volumes of service.
• C) There is little financial incentive for preventive, primary care.
• D) Maximum income for providers is dependent on effective treatment, or low volumes, of service management.

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Obligations

Mutual expectations and duties between two parties, especially in a work environment where employees and employers depend on each other's actions.

Psychological Contract

The unwritten set of expectations between an employer and an employee regarding mutual obligations.

Unrealistically Low Expectations

Expectations that are set significantly below a realistic assessment of achievable outcomes, often leading to underperformance or missed opportunities.

Psychological Contract Breach

The perception that an employer has failed to fulfill one or more unwritten expectations of the employment relationship.