If Most of the Physicians, or Many of the Physicians

question 99

Multiple Choice

If most of the physicians, or many of the physicians in a particular specialty, are affiliated with a single entity, then a health plan building a network in the service area _____________.

• A) Has many contracting options available.
• B) Should not contract with that entity
• C) Most likely needs to contract with that entity
• D) Should attempt to disband the existing affiliations

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