A Group of Nurses Are Discussing State Legislation Regulations Regarding

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Multiple Choice

A group of nurses are discussing state legislation regulations regarding health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and delivery of patient care. Which statement would the nurses identify as being accurate?

• A) States have allowed patients who receive substandard care to successfully bring suit against HMOs.
• B) States have mandated how many HMOs will operate within the state.
• C) States have mandated that all citizens be covered by HMOs if that is the desire of the citizen.
• D) States have set the premiums that enrollees pay for HMO coverage.

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