Prior to the enactment of the Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973, the growth of a physician's practice would be based on:
A) advertising and referrals.
B) managed care contracts.
C) consultations.
D) hospital affiliations.

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Prior to the enactment of the Health Maintenance Organization Act of 1973, physicians mainly grew their practices through advertising and word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied patients. Managed care contracts, consultations, and hospital affiliations were not as common or important for the growth of a physician's practice at that time.

Prior to the Enactment of the Health Maintenance Organization Act