Question

Health maintenance organizations (HMOS) are the oldest type of managed care. Members must see their primary care provider first in order to see a specialist. True False

Answer 1

Answer:

  True

Explanation:

An HMO attempts to keep costs down by restricting access to higher-cost specialists. They do this by requiring a referral to a specialist from a Primary Care Provider (PCP). Members must see the PCP first in order see a specialist.