Discuss AHIP AHM-520 Exam Topic 1 Question 126

The Column health plan is in the process of developing a strategic plan.

The following statements are about this strategic plan. Three of the statements are true, and one statement is false. Select the answer choice containing the FALSE statement.

AHuman resources most likely will be a critical component of Column's strategic plan because, in health plan markets, the size and the quality of a health plan's provider network is often more important to customers than are the details of a product's benefit design.

BColumn's strategic plan should only address how the health plan will differentiate its products, rather than where and how it will sell these products.

CColumn most likely will need to develop contingency plans to address the need to make adjustments to its original strategic plan.

DColumn's information technology (IT) strategy most likely will be a critical element in successfully implementing the health plan's strategic plan.

Suggested Answer: B

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27 comments · newest first

Tonja 1 day ago

This question is tricky. I feel like all options are important.

Marg 7 days ago

Yeah, B is the odd one out. It’s missing important aspects.

Marti 12 days ago

I feel like D is also true. IT is key for implementation.

Tasia 17 days ago

C makes sense too. Contingency plans are essential.

Olga 22 days ago

Human resources are definitely crucial, so A is true.

Bambi 27 days ago

Agreed, B doesn’t cover sales strategies.

Wenona 1 month ago

I think option B is false. It’s too narrow.

Norah 1 month ago

D is definitely true. IT is crucial for implementation success.

Gayla 1 month ago

C makes sense. Contingency plans are essential for any strategy.

Lea 2 months ago

A sounds true. Provider network quality is key for customers.

Bettina 2 months ago

True! They need to consider sales strategies too.

Mona 2 months ago

I agree, B seems off. It’s not just about product differentiation.

Tarra 2 months ago

This question is tricky! I think B is false.

Elmer 2 months ago

D) for sure, IT is key for implementation.

Dahlia 2 months ago

Wait, is B really false? That sounds important too!

Elenor 3 months ago

C) makes sense, plans should be flexible.

Mindy 3 months ago

B) seems off, they need to think about sales too.

Pete 3 months ago

A) is definitely true, provider networks matter a lot!

Jeanice 3 months ago

Totally agree with A, it's all about quality!

Chauncey 3 months ago

D) Really? IT is that crucial?

Weldon 3 months ago

C) makes sense, plans need flexibility!

Pansy 4 months ago

B) seems off, they need to think about sales too.

Brendan 4 months ago

A) is definitely true, provider networks matter a lot!

Blossom 4 months ago

D sounds right too, but I wonder if IT is really that critical compared to other factors like marketing.

Rikki 4 months ago

I think C makes sense because contingency planning is always important in strategic management.

Isaiah 4 months ago

I'm not sure about B; it feels off to say a strategic plan shouldn't include sales strategies.

Stefania 6 months ago

I remember we discussed how human resources play a huge role in health plans, so A seems true to me.

AHIP AHM-520 Exam - Topic 1 Question 126 Discussion