A Public Health Nurse Is Counseling a Client Who Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

A public health nurse is counseling a client who is trying to determine if a health maintenance organization (HMO) or preferred provider organization (PPO) will provide the better health care coverage.Which of the following best describes one main difference between these two types of coverage?

• A) HMOs provide comprehensive care to members for a fixed fee.
• B) PPOs designate providers that members can choose.
• C) PPOs provide one model of care delivery.
• D) HMOs provide financial incentives to encourage members to select HMO providers.

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