Managed Care Plans Crossword Puzzle
Across
- 3. A plan that provides coverage of medical expenses similarly to HMOs and PPOs, but allows for members to receive care from physicians outside of the network
- 4. Employees banding together to obtain more favorable prices.
- 6. Plans that are comparable to managed care plans but do not participate as much in choosing and financing healthcare decisions.
- 7. The HMO contracts with two or more independent group practices.
- 9. An open panel of physicians who work out of their own offices and treat HMO patients for reduced fees/fee-for-service.
- 10. Medical expense plans that provide covered services to the covered members in a cost-effective manner
- 12. A managed care plan that offers comprehensive medical services in exchange for a fixed, prepaid fee.
Down
- 1. Providers contracted to provide certain medical services to members for a discount.
- 2. A fixed annual amount for each plan member, regardless of the number of medical services provided
- 5. A primary care physician who determines whether specialized care is required or not.
- 8. Physicians are employees of another group contracted with the HMO.
- 11. Physicians are employees of the HMO and are paid a salary with/without a bonus.