While HMOs might decrease the prestige of physicians,they could also be detrimental to patients because a patient could be:

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With HMOs, physicians may be incentivized to undertreat patients in order to save costs. This can lead to patients not receiving proper care and potentially worsening their condition. Option A is unlikely as HMOs usually require hospitals to be licensed. Option C is possible, but not necessarily a direct result of HMOs. Option D is also possible, but not as common as undertreatment.

While HMOs Might Decrease the Prestige of Physicians,they Could Also