Under HMOs,doctors Usually Don't Get More Money Each Time a Patient

question 49

Multiple Choice

Under HMOs,doctors usually don't get more money each time a patient comes in,so the incentive might be to:

• A) undertreat the patient.
• B) overtreat on the first visit.
• C) spend maximal time with the patient.
• D) let medical staff care for the patient.

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