All of the following statements about PPOs are true, EXCEPT:
A) patients have the option of seeing other providers, but must pay a higher coinsurance.
B) the PPO tries to encourage members to make choices that save the plan money.
C) copays encourage patients to use PPO doctors because patients pay only a small fee regardless of the complexity of the visit.
D) patients are encouraged to use the PPO physicians.
E) a PPO provides fewer choices for the patient.
E
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