Under an HMO health plan,______________ will be the first point of contact for all preventative care and in any routine medical situations.

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Under an HMO plan, primary care physicians (PCPs) act as gatekeepers and are responsible for coordinating and managing patients' healthcare needs. They will be the first point of contact for all preventative care and any routine medical situations. PCPs will refer patients to medical specialists or emergency medical personnel as needed. Nurses and certified first-responders may also be involved in patient care, but they do not serve as the first point of contact for all preventative care or routine medical situations in an HMO plan.

Under an HMO Health Plan,______________ Will Be the First Point