A Client Expresses Concern That Health Care Coverage Based on Capitation

question 24

Multiple Choice

A client expresses concern that health care coverage based on capitation may have negative side effects.Which of the following would most likely be a consequence of capitation?

• A) Coercing clients to attend health promotion education classes
• B) Encouraging clients to seek care elsewhere
• C) Increasing the number of interventions to maximize payment
• D) Neglecting to order certain tests or treatment to minimize cost to the provider

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