Question

What opportunities are before Open-Panel Model HMO?

Answer 1

An open panel model HMO is an health maintenance organisation that allows individuals physician to participate in the program through the auspices of an independent practice association.

* ability to choose from a wide range of physicians to be the primary care provider.

* provides benefits for all variations of hospital confinement including self care and extending care plus nursing home care and home care.

* preventive care is the major element. It covers immunization and routine physicals as well as office visits, diagnostic testing, and medical eye examination.

* It provides a sophisticated health education program that serves as the real basis for preventative health care such as stress, weight control, smoking and physical exercise.