Which of the following best describes the most common organization for receiving personal health care in the United States today?
a. A group of physicians all in a particular specialty group who share an office
b. Community health center that includes educational and social services
c. Fee for service by a physician in practice by himself or herself
d. Managed care organization with capitated payments to providers, both professionals and organizations
ANS: D
Managed care has become the dominant paradigm in health care. This model has replaced fee for service by a physician in independent practice or physicians in a group practice, and care in a community health center.
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