Describe preferred provider organization plans and explain their limited ability to control healthcare costs.
What will be an ideal response?
A PPO plan is a form of managed care in which the insurer contracts with healthcare providers that agree to a reduced-cost fee schedule. Covered persons who use a preferred provider pay less through a combination of lower premiums, lower deductibles, and smaller co-payments. A PPO plan is still fee-for-service, and providers have no incentives for reducing services.
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Calculate the following adult drug dosages
The physician has ordered acetaminophen 650 mg q4h. On hand you have 325 mg tablets. How many tablets will be given for one dose?