An Individual Practice Association Differs from a HMO in That

question 139

Multiple Choice

An Individual Practice Association differs from a HMO in that

• A) you have no choice of the physician.
• B) they are located in a central facility.
• C) associated doctors operate from their own offices.
• D) they are less likely to be found in small communities.
• E) none of these.

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