A public health nurse is counseling a client who is trying to determine if a health maintenance organization (HMO) or preferred provider organization (PPO) will provide the better health care coverage
One main difference between these two types of managed care arrangements is: a. HMOs provide comprehensive care to its members for a fixed fee.
b. PPOs designate providers that members can choose.
c. PPOs employ physicians as PPO employees.
d. HMOs provide financial incentives to encourage members to select HMO pro-viders.
A
The HMO is a provider arrangement whereby comprehensive care is provided to members for a fixed "per member per month" fee. A PPO uses predetermined rates for services to be delivered to members. HMOs have multiple models of delivery including the staff model, where physicians are HMO employees. PPOs provide financial incentives to encourage members to select PPO providers.
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