AHIP Exam AHM-530 Topic 3 Question 100 Discussion

Actual exam question for AHIP's AHM-530 exam

Question #: 100
Topic #: 3

The following statements are about factors that health plans should consider as they develop provider networks in rural and urban markets. Three of the statements are true, and one of the statements is false. Select the answer choice that contains the FALSE statement.

ACompared to providers in urban areas, providers in rural areas are less likely to offer discounts to health plans in exchange for directed patient volume.

BIn urban areas, limiting the number of specialists on a panel usually affects the network's market appeal more than does limiting the number of primary care physicians.

CThe greatest opportunity to create competition in rural areas is among the specialty providers in other nearby communities.

DTypically, hospital contracting is easier in urban areas than in rural areas.

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by Gladys at Sep 19, 2024, 01:56 AM

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Dierdre

18 days ago

The greatest competition in rural areas? I'm guessing it's between the local general store and the town's sole pharmacy. May the best merchant win!

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Thaddeus

19 days ago

A has got to be the false one. Rural providers are actually more likely to offer discounts to health plans to attract more patient volume.

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Mona

24 days ago

B is the false statement. In urban areas, the network's market appeal is more affected by the number of primary care physicians than specialists. Specialists are easier to find in cities.

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Nu

29 days ago

D seems like the false statement to me. Hospital contracting is typically more challenging in rural areas due to limited options and less bargaining power.

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Allene

8 days ago

A) Compared to providers in urban areas, providers in rural areas are less likely to offer discounts to health plans in exchange for directed patient volume.

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Terrilyn

1 months ago

I think the false statement is C. The greatest opportunity to create competition in rural areas is actually among the primary care providers, not the specialists. There are usually fewer options for primary care in rural areas.

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Larue

2 days ago

I also believe C is the false statement. Primary care providers are key in creating competition in rural areas.

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Tennie

13 days ago

I think D is the false statement. Hospital contracting is usually more difficult in rural areas.

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Cherelle

16 days ago

I disagree, I think the false statement is C. The greatest opportunity to create competition in rural areas is actually among the primary care providers, not the specialists. There are usually fewer options for primary care in rural areas.

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Mariko

18 days ago

I agree with you, C is the false statement. Primary care providers are usually the focus in rural areas.

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Gerald

19 days ago

D) Typically, hospital contracting is easier in urban areas than in rural areas.

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Thomasena

21 days ago

C) The greatest opportunity to create competition in rural areas is among the specialty providers in other nearby communities.

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Lili

29 days ago

B) In urban areas, limiting the number of specialists on a panel usually affects the network's market appeal more than does limiting the number of primary care physicians.

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Eulah

1 months ago

A) Compared to providers in urban areas, providers in rural areas are less likely to offer discounts to health plans in exchange for directed patient volume.

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