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 1973
○ b. amendment to the hmo act of 1973
○ c. the tax equity and fiscal responsibility act of 1983
○ d. preferred provider health care act of 1985

Explanation:

PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations) are regulated by the Health Maintenance Organization Assistance Act of 1973. This act eased restrictions on PPOs and allowed subscribers to seek health care from providers outside the PPO.

Answer:

a. Health Maintenance Organization Assistance Act of 1973