Compared to Patients Covered by Conventional Health Insurance Plans, Patients

question 34

Multiple Choice

Compared to patients covered by conventional health insurance plans, patients in HMOs might receive fewer medical services because HMOs:

• A)have legal protection from malpractice lawsuits.
• B)employ lower quality doctors.
• C)receive a fixed annual fee regardless of the amount of medical services provided.
• D)save costs by purchasing lower quality medical equipment.

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