If a Patient Has Managed Care Insurance, Who Is the Usual

question 55

Multiple Choice

If a patient has managed care insurance, who is the usual gatekeeper to authorize consultations with specialists?

• A) The referral coordinator
• B) The nurse practitioner
• C) The primary care provider
• D) An employee at the managed care insurance company

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