Features of a preferred provider organization (PPO) include which of the following? (Select all that apply)
A) It contracts with healthcare providers to form a network.
B) It offers members financial incentives to use network providers.
C) It usually rewards providers for managing the cost of care.
D) It employs salaried physicians who treat members in facilities it owns and operates.
A) It contracts with healthcare providers to form a network.
B) It offers members financial incentives to use network providers.
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