In a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), _____

question 54

Multiple Choice

In a health maintenance organization (HMO) , _____.

• A) the employee gets to choose his/her own doctor from a list of health care providers who offer discounted services to members of the HRO
• B) are a high cost / high quality option for employers seeking to offer excellent medical care to their employees
• C) the medical services are offered by Blue Cross / Blue Shield
• D) the medical services are usually offered by the employer organization in-house
• E) none of the above are true

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Definitions:

JIT Systems

Inventory management systems that seek to minimize inventory levels by scheduling material arrivals only when they are needed in the manufacturing process.

Environmental Risk

The potential for environmental damage or adverse health effects resulting from exposure to environmental hazards or pollutants.

Control Risk

The risk that errors or irregularities in financial statements will not be prevented, or detected and corrected, by an organization's internal controls.

Supply-Chain Leverage

The strategic use of supply chain processes and partnerships to gain competitive advantage in cost, speed, or innovation.