Groups of Physicians That Contract with an Employer to Provide

question 77

Multiple Choice

Groups of physicians that contract with an employer to provide medical resources on a more cost-efficient basis in exchange for a greater share of patients are known as

• A)preferred provider organizations (PPOs).
• B)major medical plans.
• C)health maintenance organizations (HMOs).
• D)integrated medical practices.

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Definitions:

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