What is the difference between a staff model HMO and an IDN model HMO?

What will be an ideal response?


The staff model HMO owns or operates the facility, and providers are employees of the HMO. In an IDN model, facilities and providers are independent entities that have entered into a business relationship for the purpose of contracting with the HMO.

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Which of the following BEST defines Modifier 24?

A. This modifier should be appended to the performed E/M service when an agency, company, or organization requests the performance of an E/M service to indicate that the patient, patient's family or other physician did not initiate the performed E/M service B. This modifier should be appended to the performed E/M service when it is performed during the postoperative period, and the physician who performs the E/M service is also the same physician who performed the surgery and the performed E/M service is unrelated to the surgery that had been performed. C. This modifier should be appended to the performed E/M service when the E/M service is a) performed on the same day as another procedure or service, or b) in conjunction performed by a physician who also performs a completely distinct, independent, noteworthy service or minor procedure on the same day. D. This modifier should be appended to the performed E/M service when the E/M service results in the decision to perform major surgery less than 24 hours before the actual surgery is actually performed and the E/M service that led to the decision for surgery was the first identification that major surgery was required.

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Which of the following is NOT an area where subcutaneous injections may be given?

a. Lower abdomen b. Mid-back c. Lower leg d. Upper buttock e. Upper arm

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In which of the following sports is herpes gladiatorum most often found in athletes?

A. Baseball B. Wrestling C. Swimming D. Gymnastics

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____________________ is accomplished with an injection of a tranquilizer that stops nerve transmission and causes muscle relaxation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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