A health care system in which physicians and hospitals contract with insurers to provide service at a discounted rate to members is a:
a. Health maintenance organization
b. Diagnosis-related group
c. Preferred provider organization
d. Federally managed insurance plan
ANS: C
A preferred provider organization (PPO) is a network of providers who agree to provide care at a discount to individuals covered under the plan.
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