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AHIP AHM-250 Exam - Topic 7 Question 130 Discussion

A physician-hospital organization (PHO) may be classified as an open PHO or a closed PHO. With respect to a closed PHO, it is correct to say that
B) the specialists in the PHO are typically compensated on a capitation basis
A) the specialists in the PHO are typically compensated on a capitation basis
C) it typically limits the number of specialists by type of specialty
D) it is available to a hospital's entire eligible medical staff
E) physician membership in the PHO is limited to PCPs

AHIP AHM-250 Exam - Topic 7 Question 130 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-250 exam
Question #: 130
Topic #: 7
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A physician-hospital organization (PHO) may be classified as an open PHO or a closed PHO. With respect to a closed PHO, it is correct to say that

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Clarence
12 days ago
But what about A? Capitation is common in closed PHOs too.
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King
17 days ago
I agree, C makes sense. It keeps things more controlled.
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Desiree
22 days ago
I think C is the right choice. Closed PHOs limit specialists.
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Dana
28 days ago
Isn't it weird that only PCPs can join? Feels exclusive!
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Eun
1 month ago
I think they also compensate specialists on capitation.
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Celeste
1 month ago
Wait, are you sure about that? Sounds too restrictive.
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Delbert
1 month ago
Totally agree, that's how they control costs!
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Keneth
2 months ago
Closed PHOs usually limit specialists by type.
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Hillary
2 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the compensation models; I thought capitation was more common in open PHOs, but I could be wrong.
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Arminda
2 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think closed PHOs usually have a more defined structure, so C makes sense to me.
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Georgene
2 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I feel like closed PHOs might have restrictions on who can join, which could relate to option E.
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Jose
2 months ago
I remember something about closed PHOs limiting access, so I think option C might be correct.
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