Identify the type of HMO cost-containment method that requires patients to obtain approval for services before they receive the treatment.
A. restricting patients' choice of providers
B. cost-sharing
C. requiring preauthorization for services
D. controlling drug costs
Ans: C. requiring preauthorization for services
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. What is its electron dot structure?
What will be an ideal response?
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