Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of a Health

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of a health maintenance organization (HMO) ?

• A)Exclusion of outpatient care
• B)Provision of benefits on a reimbursement basis
• C)Payment of physicians on a flat salary basis
• D)Payment of physicians on a fee-for-service basis
• E)Payment of physicians depending on the number of patients seen

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Definitions:

Pseudostratified Ciliated Columnar Epithelium

A type of epithelium where cells of differing heights appear to be in layers (stratified) but are not, with cilia on the surface, commonly found lining the respiratory tract.

Simple Cuboidal Epithelium

A type of epithelium that consists of a single layer of cells that are roughly square-shaped in section and are involved in secretion, absorption, and filtration.

Stratified Squamous Epithelium

A type of epithelial tissue composed of several layers of flat cells, designed to protect underlying tissues.

Gap Junction

Small channel between cells that allows the passage of ions and small molecules between cells; provides means of intercellular communication.