Is that HMO federally qualified?
Most HMOs want to be federally qualified, partly because employers prefer to contract with managed care plans meeting federal standards. Federal qualification is also the first prerequisite for Medicare contracting. This article provides an overview of how an HMO becomes federally qualified.
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