A Public Health Nurse Is Counseling a Client Who Is

A public health nurse is counseling a client who is trying to determine if a health maintenance organization (HMO) or preferred provider organization (PPO) will provide the better health care coverage.Which of the following best describes one main difference between these two types of coverage?

A) HMOs provide comprehensive care to members for a fixed fee.
B) PPOs designate providers that members can choose.
C) PPOs provide one model of care delivery.
D) HMOs provide financial incentives to encourage members to select HMO providers.