A Network of Affiliated Providers Who Have Agreed to Charge

question 41

Multiple Choice

A network of affiliated providers who have agreed to charge preestablished rates for particular services is termed a

• A) health maintenance organization (HMO).
• B) preferred provider organization (PPO).
• C) diagnostic related group (DRG).
• D) quality circle (QC).

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Definitions:

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