Asking the right questions in HMO and PPO evaluation.
HMOs and PPOs are becoming increasingly influential members of the healthcare delivery system. Should the hospital, therefore, enter into agreements with these organizations? The answer depends on a thorough evaluation of the hospital's goals and objectives and strengths and weaknesses, the healthcare marketplace, and the HMO or PPO plans in the area.
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