Match the term with the appropriate definition or description:
-An organization that provides a wide range of comprehensive health care services for a specified group of subscribers for a fixed, prenegotiated, periodic rate, normally a PMPM capitation rate
A)chiropractor
B)baby boomers
C)medical malpractice
D)defensive medicine
E)HMO
F)epidemiology
G)Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act of 1986
H)predisposing factors
I)program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE)
J)adverse selection
K)vertical integration
L)morbidity rate

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) provides comprehensive health care services to a specific group of subscribers for a prenegotiated rate.

Answer: I
 PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a health care program that provides comprehensive medical and social services to nursing home eligible seniors.

Answer: J
 Adverse selection refers to the tendency for higher-risk individuals to enroll in a health insurance plan, potentially leading to higher costs for the insurer.

Answer: K
 Vertical integration refers to the consolidation of multiple stages of the health care industry, such as hospitals and physician practices, into a single organization.

Answer: L
 Morbidity rate refers to the prevalence of a particular illness or disease within a given population.

Match the Term with the Appropriate Definition or Description