Which of the Following Reasons Might Explain Why Managed Care

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reasons might explain why managed care organizations might be able to lower healthcare costs with premiums similar to fee-for-service plans?

• A) The lower health care costs of managed care plans may be offset by higher administrative costs.
• B) Managed care organizations may set their premiums just below that of their competitors.
• C) Managed care organizations may compete with one another based on service offerings rather than price.
• D) Both a and c
• E) All of the above

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