How do physicians who are PCPs contribute to the control of health care costs?
a. Eliminate the need for expensive specialists
b. Evaluate and coordinate the health care needs of patients
c. Provide all services in one facility
d. Agree to charge only predetermined amounts
b
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Specialists are still needed.
b. Correct. The PCPs evaluate and coordinate the health care needs of patients to help control the costs.
c. Incorrect. All services are rarely if ever found in one facility.
d. Incorrect. The predetermined amounts are usually determined by the insurance company.
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