The contemporary focus of the integrated health systems defines the nature of the clients as a population rather than an individual. Population management involves which of the following activities?
1. Census taking to determine the total number of people in the community's population
2. Assessing the needs of the client population through health histories, claims, use of service patterns, and risk factors
3. Providing case management services for every citizen in the community
4. Selecting programs for wellness that are repeated annually
ANS: 2
Population management involves assessing the needs of the client population through health histories, claims, use of service patterns, and risk factors.
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