Clinical integration of services along the perinatal continuum of care is:
1. focused on results, not patient or provider satisfaction.
2. not concerned with cost containment.
3. designed to improve services and care outcomes.
4. focused on the individual patient.
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1. Incorrect. Clinical integration is concerned with patient, payer, and provider satisfaction.
2. Incorrect. Clinical integration is also designed to reduce costs.
3. Correct. Clinical integration can improve services and satisfaction and reduce costs.
4. Incorrect. Clinical integration is focused on populations rather than individuals. It is de-signed to improve services and care outcomes.
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