In Contrast to First-Dollar Insurance Coverage, One Concern About HMOs

question 62

Multiple Choice

In contrast to first-dollar insurance coverage, one concern about HMOs is that:

• A)the price of medical care will be too low.
• B)acute treatment will be overemphasized.
• C)patients will receive more medical care than they need.
• D)patients will not receive adequate medical care.

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