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jace · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

To prepare for the orientation of newly hired nurses, the nurse manager plans a presentation outlining the concept of healthcare networks. Healthcare networks are:

a. Units that provide only primary care services.
b. Owned by the institutions.
c. A feature of all public institutions.
d. Units that serve large populations.

Question 2

A local hospital has formed a corporate partnership with a reputable HMO (health maintenance organization). The nurse manager has had to educate staff and personnel about the financial implications of this partnership. An HMO:

a. Provides more expensive care than other types of insurance plans.
b. Has a centralized administration that directs and compensates physician services.
c. Pays physicians on a fee-for-service basis.
d. Does not pay as much for acute care as other practice plans.

frre432 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Healthcare networks are interconnected units. Their aim is serving large regional populations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The HMO is a configuration of healthcare agencies that provide basic and supplemental health maintenance and treatment services to voluntary enrollees who prepay a fixed periodic fee without regard to the amount of services used. HMOs have a centralized administration that directs and pays salaries for physician practice (e.g., HMOs).