The type of health maintenance organization (HMO) plan that ...

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The type of health maintenance organization (HMO) plan that involves contracting with individual physicians to create a healthcare delivery system is a(n):
 
  A. group model.
  B. individual practice association (IPA) model.
  C. network model.
  D. staff model.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a preferred provider organization (PPO)?
 
  A. It includes a contracted network of providers.
  B. Members select a primary care physician (PCP) as a gatekeeper.
  C. The plan is more restrictive than a health maintenance organization (HMO).
  D. Members must obtain referrals to see a specialist.

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: individual practice association (IPA) model.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: It includes a contracted network of providers.