Q: What distinguishes a preferred provider organization (PPO) from a traditional health maintenance organization (HMO)?   A. There is no distinction, both HMOs and PPOs are focused on costs and outcomes and are considered managed care organizations   B. Both are similar to POSs (point of service plans)   C. HMOs are generally more restrictive when it comes to standards and cost controls on providers and enrollees   D. All of the above   E. A and C only

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Q: What distinguishes a preferred provider organization (PPO) from a traditional health maintenance organization (HMO)?

  A.

There is no distinction, both HMOs and PPOs are focused on costs and outcomes and are considered managed care organizations

  B.

Both are similar to POSs (point of service plans)

  C.

HMOs are generally more restrictive when it comes to standards and cost controls on providers and enrollees

  D.

All of the above

  E.

A and C only

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Managed-care plans provided by various managed care organizations are a type of health insurance. The object of these plans is to provide healthcare to the members of the plan at reduced costs. These organizations have contracts with healthcare providers and facilities to serve the object.

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