By accepting lower payments from MCOs, physicians are forced to see more patients each day in order to:

A. deliver MCO-required preventive care.
B. minimize malpractice suits.
C. enroll more members in the health plan.
D. maintain their income due to lower payments.


Answer: maintain their income due to lower payments.

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