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Which HMO model is likely to provide the greatest control over practice patterns of physicians?
a. Staff model
b. Group model
c. Network model
d. IPA model Correct Ans-b
In which HMO model is the choice of physicians likely to be most restrictied?
a. Staff model
b. Group model
c. Network model
d. IPA model Correct Ans-a
Who is likely to bear the most financial risk under the IPA model?
a. The IPA
b. The providers
c. The HMO
d. The employers Correct Ans-b
,Among HMOs, which model is predominant in the marketplace?
a. Staff model
b. Group model
c. Network model
d. IPA model Correct Ans-d
PPOs were created by _____ in response to HMOs growing market share.
a. physicians
b. insurance companies
c. hospitals
d. independent contractors Correct Ans-b
Which type of MCO has achieved the greatest success in member enrollment?
a. HMOs
b. PPOs
c. POS plans
d. Exclusive provider plans Correct Ans-b
,Which of the following is not an example of consolidation?
a. Building of new facilites
b. Acquiring an existing facility
c. Merging with an exisiting organization
d. Alliances among existing organizations Correct Ans-a
An organization ceases to exist as a seperate entity and is absorbed into the purchasing
corporation.
a. Acqusition
b. Merger
c. Joint Venture
d. Alliance Correct Ans-a
Two organizations cease to exist, and a new corporation is formed.
a. Acqusition
b. Merger
c. Joint venture
d. Alliance Correct Ans-b
Public health is concerned with threats to the overall health of
, a. The individual
b. Managed care organizations
c. A community
d. Provider organizations Correct Ans-c
Public health departments are established by
a. Managed care organization
b. Federal, state, and local governments
c. Integrated delivery systems
d. The private sector Correct Ans-b
Public health is the science of
a. Preventing disease
b. Prolonging life
c. Promoting health
d. All of the above Correct Ans-d
HIM professionals participate in a variety of public health roles by acting as