An Organization of Physicians, Sponsored by a State or Local

question 89

Multiple Choice

An organization of physicians, sponsored by a state or local medical association, concerned with the development and delivery of medical services and the cost of health care is known as a/an

• A) competitive medical plan (CMP).
• B) exclusive provider organization (EPO).
• C) foundation for medical care.
• D) independent practice association (IPA).

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Definitions:

Sample

A subset of individuals or observations selected from a larger population for the purpose of statistical analysis.

Descriptive Measure

A descriptive measure provides a summary or analysis that captures the characteristics or features of a dataset, often in terms of central tendency or variability.

Population

The entire set of individuals or objects of interest or the measurements obtained from all individuals or objects of interest.

Parameter

A value that describes a characteristic of a population, such as its mean or standard deviation, often used in statistical models and inference.