Question

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Answer 1

2020

Answer 2

convalescence

Answer 3

A PPO plan is a form of managed care in which the insurer contracts with healthcare providers that agree to a reduced-cost fee schedule. Covered persons who use a preferred provider pay less through a combination of lower premiums, lower deductibles, and smaller co-payments. A PPO plan is still fee-for-service, and providers have no incentives for reducing services.

Answer 4

The local physicians and the small hospital have no competition and therefore no need to accept reduced fees from a PPO or capitated payments from an HMO.

Answer 5

Hospitals with emergency departments must provide emergency care to any person, insured or not. A person admitted to a hospital who turns out not to have healthcare insurance cannot be discharged or transferred until he's medically stable. Many hospital-treated persons who are uninsured cannot pay for their emergency care or hospitalization.