From the Following Answer Choices, Choose the Term That Best

From the following answer choices, choose the term that best corresponds to this description. Barrington Health Services, Inc. contracts with a state Medicaid agency as a fiscal intermediary. Barrington does not provide medical services, but contracts with medical providers on behalf of the state Medicaid agency.

A) Health insuring organization (HIO)
B) Independent practice association (IPA)
C) Physician practice management (PPM) company
D) Peer review organization (PRO)