The Following Statements Are About Factors That Health Plans Should

question 46

Multiple Choice

The following statements are about factors that health plans should consider as they develop provider networks in rural and urban markets. Three of the statements are true, and one of the statements is false. Select the answer choice that contains the FALSE statement.

• A) Compared to providers in urban areas, providers in rural areas are less likely to offer discounts to health plans in exchange for directed patient volume.
• B) In urban areas, limiting the number of specialists on a panel usually affects the network's market appeal more than does limiting the number of primary care physicians.
• C) The greatest opportunity to create competition in rural areas is among the specialty providers in other nearby communities.
• D) Typically, hospital contracting is easier in urban areas than in rural areas.

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