Question

"An HMO which is characterized by a network of physicians who work out of their own facilities and participate in the HMO on a part-time basis is known as which of the following?"

a) Staff model

b) Group model

c) Network model

d) Independent model

Answer 1

The correct answer is the group model.

Step-by-step explanation:

An HMO which is characterized by a network of physicians who work out of their own facilities and participate in the HMO on a part-time basis is known as the group model.

The group model is a type of HMO where physicians maintain their own practices but are affiliated with the HMO network. They provide services to HMO members on a part-time basis. This model allows physicians to maintain their independence while still being part of the HMO network.

In contrast, the staff model HMO is one where physicians are employed by the HMO and work exclusively for the HMO. The network model HMO contracts with independent physicians but operates its own facilities. The independent model HMO contracts with both independent physicians and independent facilities.