The Main Problem with the Fee-For-Service Model Is That Doctors

question 53

Multiple Choice

The main problem with the fee-for-service model is that doctors have an incentive to:

• A) overcharge the insurance company.
• B) limit medical procedures.
• C) decrease office hours.
• D) have patients return for unnecessary visits.

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