Question

harry has medical insurance through an hmo. he would like to see a podiatrist about the foot pain he has been having. what is the first step he will have to take in order to see his podiatrist?
a. schedule a visit to a specialist out - of - network
b. get a referral from his primary care physician
c. arrange a meeting with his hmo provider
d. get a hospital to diagnose his condition
please select the best answer from the choices provided.
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

In an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) system, a referral from a primary care physician is typically required to see a specialist like a podiatrist. Option A is incorrect as scheduling directly without a referral (in an HMO) is not the first - step. Option C, while HMO providers are involved, the first step is getting a referral. Option D, getting a hospital to diagnose is not the first step before seeing a podiatrist in an HMO.

Answer:

B. get a referral from his primary care physician