Dr Julia Phram Is a Cardiologist Under Contract to Holcomb

Dr. Julia Phram is a cardiologist under contract to Holcomb HMO, Inc., a typical closed-panel plan. The following statements are about this situation. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement.

A) All members of Holcomb HMO must select Dr. Phram as their primary care physician (PCP) .
B) Any physician who meets Holcomb's standards of care is eligible to contract with Holcomb HMO as a provider.
C) Dr. Phram is either an employee of Holcomb HMO or belongs to a group of physicians that has contracted with Holcomb HMO
D) Holcomb HMO plan members may self-refer to Dr. Phram at full benefits without first obtaining a referral from their PCPs.