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Lobcity

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To create flexibility in managed care plans, some HMOs and preferred provider organizations have implemented a(n) __________, under which patients have freedom to use the managed care panel of providers or to self-refer to out-of-network providers.
 a. independent practice association
  b. point-of-service plan
  c. preferred provider organization
  d. triple option plan

Question 2

Which type of HMO contracts health services that are delivered to subscribers by physicians who remain in their own office settings?
 a. independent practice association
  b. point-of-service plan
  c. preferred provider organization
  d. triple-option plan



billybob123

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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a



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