Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response. an organization of affiliated providers that offer joint health care services to subscribers is known as a(n) a. exclusive provider organization. b. independent practice association. c. integrated delivery system. d. medicare risk program

Explanation:

• An exclusive provider organization (EPO) is a managed care plan where services are covered only if the patient uses providers within the EPO network.
• An independent practice association (IPA) is a group of independent physicians who contract with one or more managed care organizations to provide services to their members.
• An integrated delivery system (IDS) is an organization of affiliated providers that offer joint health care services to subscribers. It typically includes hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers working together to coordinate care.
• A Medicare risk program is a type of Medicare plan where providers assume financial risk for the care of beneficiaries.

Answer:

c. integrated delivery system.