The Following Statements Are About Incentive Programs Used for Providers

question 144

Multiple Choice

The following statements are about incentive programs used for providers. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement.

• A) Risk pools based on aggregate provider performance eliminate problems associated with "free riders."
• B) A hospital bonus pool is usually split between the health plan and the PCPs.
• C) Bonus pools based on the performance of specific providers are usually easier to administer than those based on the performance of the plan as a whole.
• D) For providers, withhold arrangements eliminate the risk of losing base income.

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