Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response. which of these eased restrictions on preferred provider organizations (ppos) and allowed subscribers to seek health care from providers outside the ppo? a health maintenance organization assistance act of 1972 b. preferred provider health care act of 1985 c amendment to the hmo act of 1973 d the tax equity and fiscal responsibility act of 1982

Explanation:

The Health Maintenance Organization Assistance Act of 1973 (option a) is related to HMOs, not PPOs. The Prefered Provider Health Care Act of 1985 (option b) is not a real act related to PPO regulations. The Amendment to the HMO Act of 1973 (option c) is about HMOs. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (option d) is the one that eased restrictions on PPOs and allowed subscribers to seek care from providers outside the PPO.

Answer:

d. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982