A patient is not satisfied with his HMO health plan. Which of the following is a characteristic of a health maintenance organization?
a. choice of provider c. easy access to spe-cialists
b. single point of entry d. fee-for-service
B
A feature of an HMO is the practice of single point of entry through which care is delivered. Primary care providers serve as gatekeepers to the health care system in that they determine which referrals are needed by the client. To reduce costs, direct access to specialists is limited.
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