Which of the Following Is Not a Feature of Selective

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a feature of selective contracting (used by Managed Care Organizations) that intensified internal rivalry?

• A)Had infrequent (contract lengths of two to three years)and lumpy (one insurer may have represented over 5% of a hospital's business)sales
• B)Treated all hospitals as identical
• C)Kept price negotiations between insurers and hospitals secret,encouraging hospitals to lower prices to win contracts
• D)Contracted with hospitals that patients were most loyal to
• E)Created pressure for hospitals to win each individual contract with no thought of future consequences

Understand the advantages and risks associated with leasing and sale-leaseback arrangements.

Differentiate between different loan and financing structures and their suitability for various business needs.

Recognize the implications of financial decisions on business relationships and creditworthiness.

Understand the key characteristics and components of transformational leadership.

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