The Difference Between an HMO and a PPO Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

The difference between an HMO and a PPO is:

• A) Patients who are members of a PPO have less opportunity to choose their own caregivers than do members of an HMO.
• B) HMOs are affected by managed care, whereas PPOs are not.
• C) HMOs are usually managed by physicians, whereas PPOs are usually managed by health care administrators with business backgrounds.
• D) Physicians and other caregivers work directly for an HMO, whereas they maintain more autonomy as affiliates of a PPO.

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Definitions:

Equipment Malfunction

Refers to the failure of a piece of equipment to operate as expected, which can occur due to various reasons such as wear and tear, manufacturing defects, or improper use.

Patient Falls

Incidents where patients unintentionally drop to the ground or floor or another lower level.

Laboratory Specimen Errors

Mistakes that occur during the collection, handling, processing, or analysis of laboratory samples, potentially leading to inaccurate diagnostic results.

Forward Facing

Oriented towards the front; often refers to the positioning of child car seats or the direction of progress.