Question

a nonprofit organization that contracts with and acquires the clinical and business assets of physician practices is called a(n)
o a. integrated delivery system (ids).
o b. management service organization (mso).
o c. group practice without walls.
o d. medical foundation.

Explanation:

A management service organization (MSO) is a non - profit or for - profit entity that provides administrative, management, and support services to physician practices. It can contract with and acquire the clinical and business assets of physician practices. An integrated delivery system (IDS) is a broader concept that focuses on coordinated care delivery across different levels of care. A group practice without walls is more about a virtual or less - structured group of physicians. A medical foundation is usually more related to funding or research aspects in a medical context.

Answer:

B. management service organization (MSO)