A gag clause, considered illegal in contracts between physicians and managed care organizations

A) prohibits the physician from discussing the income of the organization.
B) allows the physician to share financial incentives only with patients.
C) prohibits the physician from discussing financial incentives given by the organization.
D) allows the managed care organization to refuse to pay for care given by the physician.


Answer: C

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