HMOs seek to contain health care costs by exerting control over patients' treatment options.

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HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) typically operate under a managed care model, which involves negotiating contracts with healthcare providers to provide healthcare services at a lower cost. In order to control healthcare costs, HMOs often impose restrictions on patients' treatment options, such as requiring prior approval for certain procedures or limiting the choice of doctors and hospitals. This is done in an effort to encourage the use of more cost-effective medical treatments and to avoid unnecessary and expensive treatments.

HMOs Seek to Contain Health Care Costs by Exerting Control