Under which program is the patient not required to have a primary care provider or receive a referral for access to medical services?
A) MCO
B) PPO
C) HMO
D) PCP

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With a preferred provider organization (PPO) the patient has the option of choosing a preferred provider from a list of contracted physicians and does not need a primary care provider (PCP) or a referral for access to medical care. An MCO denotes a managed care organization and includes HMO, PPO, and POS organizations. An HMO, or health maintenance organization, requires the patient to select a PCP from a specific list and to seek a referral for any medical services necessary outside of what the PCP can provide.

Under Which Program Is the Patient Not Required to Have