When Cody went to the physician with a sore elbow,after hearing Cody's symptoms and examining the elbow manually,Cody's physician had two options:
(1)prescribe an anti-inflammatory drug and advise Cody to abstain from vigorous physical activity for a period;or
(2)advise Cody to undergo a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)exam,a costly diagnostic procedure.
Which of the following physicians is more likely to go with option (1)?

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Physicians in HMO plans are typically incentivized to provide cost-effective care, and option (1) is a more cost-effective option than an MRI. Additionally, HMOs may have more limited budgets for expensive procedures like MRIs. Therefore, a physician in an HMO plan is more likely to recommend option (1).

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