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RRMR · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A difference between HMOs and PPOs is:

1. The HMO is a provider arrangement whereby comprehensive care if provided to members for a fixed, per member per month, fee.
2. A PPO does not use predetermined rates for services to be delivered to members.
3. HMOs have one model of care delivery.
4. PPOs do not provide financial incentives to encourage members to select PPO providers.

Question 2

One of the best methods an occupational health nurse can use in assessing workplace hazards is to:

1. Review incident reports
2. Walk through the worksite
3. Interview key employees
4. Read the Standard Industrial Classification Code

wfdfwc23 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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The HMO is a provider arrangement whereby comprehensive care is provided to members for a fixed, per member per month, fee. A PPO does use predetermined rates for services to be deli-vered to members. HMOs do not have one model of care delivery. PPOs do provide financial incentives to encourage members to select PPO providers.

Answer to Question 2

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One of the best methods an occupational health nurse can use in assessing workplace hazards is to walk through the worksite.