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Ways to pay for health care services

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There are many ways that an individual can pay for health care services today. Pick three ways that an individual can pay for health care services, and give an example of each type.

Which do you feel is the best way to pay for care, and why?

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This solution describes three ways in which individuals may pay for health care services.

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Three ways that an individual can pay for health care services:
1. Managed care plan: This type of health plan integrates the financing and delivery of services by using designated providers, utilization review and financial incentives for following the plans policies. An example of a managed care plan is an HMO (Health Maintenance Organization).
2. Indemnity plan: A fee for ...

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