AHIP AHM-250 Exam Practice Questions (P. 4)
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Question #31
Before the Leo Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) received a certificate of authority (COA) to operate in State X, it had to meet the state's licensing requirements and financial standards which were established by legislation that is identical to
- Areceive compensation based on the volume and variety for medical services they perform for Leo plan members, whereas the specialists receive compensation based solely on the number of plan members who are covered for specific services
- Bhave no financial incentive to practice preventive care or to focus on improving the health of their plan members, whereas the specialists have a positive incentive to help their plan members stay healthy
- Creceive from the IPA the same monthly compensation for each Leo plan member under the PCP's care, whereas the specialists receive compensation based on a percentage discount from their normal fees
- Dreceive compensation based on a fee schedule, whereas the specialists receive compensation based on per diem charges
Correct Answer:
C
C
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Question #32
Beginning in the early 1980s, several factors contributed to increased demand for behavioral healthcare services. These factors included:
- Aincreased stress on individuals and families
- Bincreased availability of behavioral healthcare services
- Cgreater awareness and acceptance of behavioral healthcare issues
- Dall of the above
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #33
Bill Clinton is a member of Lewinsky's PBM plan which has a three-tier copayment structure. Bill fell ill and his doctor prescribed him AAA, a brand-name drug which was included in the Lewinsky's formulary; BBB, a non-formulary drug; and CCC, a generic drug. In which order, from most preferred to least, is the preferred drug of choice for this coverage?
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Question #34
Brokers are one type of distribution channel that health plans use to market their health plans. One true statement about brokers for health plan products is that, typically, brokers:
- AAre not required to be licensed by the states in which they market health plans
- BAre compensated on a salary basis
- CRepresent only one health plan or insurer
- DAre considered to be an agent of the buyer rather than an agent of the health plan or Insurer
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #35
By definition, a health plan's network refers to the:
- Aorganizations and individuals involved in the consumption of healthcare provided by the plan
- Brelative accessibility of the plan's providers to the plan's participants
- Cgroup of physicians, hospitals, and other medical care providers with whom the plan has contracted to deliver medical services to its members
- Dintegration of the plan's participants with the plan's providers
Correct Answer:
C
C
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Question #36
By definition, the marketing process of defining a certain place or market niche for a product relative to competitors and their products and then using the marketing mix to attract certain market segments is known as:
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Question #37
By offering a comprehensive set of healthcare benefits to its members, an HMO ensures that its members obtain quality, cost-effective, and appropriate medical care. Ways that an HMO provides comprehensive care include:
- Acoordinating care across a variety of benefits
- Bemphasizing preventive care by covering many preventive services either in full or with a small copayment
- Coffering its members access to wellness programs
- DAll of the above
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #38
Col. Martin Avery, on active duty in the U.S. Army, is eligible to receive healthcare benefits under one of the three TRICARE health plan options. If Col Avery elects to participate in TRICARE Prime, he will be:
- Aable to obtain full benefits for services obtained from network and non-network providers
- Bsubject to copayment, deductible, and coinsurance requirements for any medical care he receives
- Crequired to formally enroll for coverage and pay an enrollment fee
- Dassigned to a primary care manager who is responsible for coordinating all his care
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #39
Consumer-directed health plans are not a new concept. They actually got their start in the late 1970s with the advent of:
- AHealth savings accounts (HSAs)
- BHealth reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)
- CMedical savings accounts (MSAs)
- DFlexible spending arrangements (FSAs)
Correct Answer:
D
D
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Question #40
Dr. Julia Phram is a cardiologist under contract to Holcomb HMO, Inc., a typical closed-panel plan. The following statements are about this situation. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement.
- AAll members of Holcomb HMO must select Dr. Phram as their primary care physician (PCP).
- BAny physician who meets Holcomb's standards of care is eligible to contract with Holcomb HMO as a provider.
- CDr. Phram is either an employee of Holcomb HMO or belongs to a group of physicians that has contracted with Holcomb HMO
- DHolcomb HMO plan members may self-refer to Dr. Phram at full benefits without first obtaining a referral from their PCPs.
Correct Answer:
A
A
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