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Which of the following focuses on preventive care and controlling health costs?
Suggested Answer: B
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Answer option B is correct.
Tom is committing fraudulent misrepresentation as Mary has asked about the well-being of the company. Tom knows the plant will be closing and just needs a manager for the plant for the next six months. He hires Mary without telling her this news and implies that the company has a commitment to Mary for a long time.
Answer option C is incorrect. A constructive discharge is a workplace environment which is so hostile that the employee feels obligated to quit.
Answer option D is incorrect. The Latin phrase respondeat superior means 'let the master answer.' It means the employer can be held liable for the actions of the employee.
Answer option A is incorrect. Defamation happens when an employer or employee tries to defame the reputation of the other during or after a termination process. For example, an employer may give negative references about the terminated employee.
Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation
36 comments · newest first
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Aliza
10 months ago
Wait, are you sure? I thought preventive care was more about D, Preferred Provider Organization.
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Lyda
11 months ago
Really? I’m surprised it’s not C, Physician Hospital Organization.
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Aracelis
11 months ago
I agree, B is the right choice! They focus on keeping costs down.
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Norah
11 months ago
I thought it was A, Exclusive Provider Organization. They seem similar.
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Yolande
11 months ago
Definitely B, Health Maintenance Organization is all about preventive care!
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Rikki
12 months ago
I could be wrong, but I feel like Preferred Provider Organizations also have some focus on cost control, so I'm confused.
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Odette
12 months ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I think it was also about HMOs focusing on preventive care.
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Owen
12 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Exclusive Provider Organizations being more about cost control.
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Jamie
1 year ago
I think the answer might be B, Health Maintenance Organization, because they emphasize preventive care.
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Nohemi
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by all these different healthcare organization types. Can someone give me a quick refresher on what makes an HMO different from a PPO? I want to make sure I understand the key distinctions before I lock in my answer.
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Merilyn
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I'm debating between the HMO and the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO). Both seem to have elements of cost control and preventive care, but I'll have to think it through a bit more.
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Jules
1 year ago
I think the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is the best answer here. HMOs focus on preventive care and controlling costs, which is what the question is asking about.
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Sina
1 year ago
The HMO is definitely the way to go. They have a strong emphasis on keeping people healthy through preventive services, and they work hard to manage costs. I feel pretty confident about this one.
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Felix
1 year ago
Wait, what was the question again? I got a little lost there. I better re-read it carefully.
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Ligia
1 year ago
Wait, is the answer 'none of the above'? Because I'm pretty sure the correct answer is 'whichever one charges the least for my monthly premium'.
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William
1 year ago
The HMO is the way to go. It's like having a personal health concierge who makes sure you stay in tip-top shape. As long as you don't mind having your every move monitored, of course.
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Lang
1 year ago
I think EPOs are great too, they offer a good balance between cost and choice.
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Gerald
1 year ago
I prefer PPOs, I like having more flexibility in choosing my healthcare providers.
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Rana
1 year ago
I agree, HMOs really focus on preventive care and keeping costs down.
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Vesta
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. The Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) also seems like it could focus on preventive care and cost control. Maybe I should roll the dice and guess?
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Cordelia
1 year ago
Yes, the HMO is definitely the option that focuses on preventive care and controlling health costs.
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Sena
1 year ago
I agree, the HMO is known for emphasizing preventive care and cost control.
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Fallon
1 year ago
I think the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) focuses more on preventive care and controlling health costs.
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Lucia
1 year ago
D) Preferred Provider Organization
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Argelia
1 year ago
C) Physician Hospital Organization
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Linn
1 year ago
B) Health Maintenance Organization
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Malcolm
1 year ago
A) Exclusive Provider Organization
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Buck
1 year ago
Definitely the HMO. Those guys are all about keeping their members healthy and avoiding expensive treatments. It's like they have a crystal ball to predict your future health problems!
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Karon
1 year ago
It's great that they prioritize preventive care to avoid costly treatments.
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Quentin
1 year ago
HMOs definitely have a strong emphasis on keeping their members healthy.
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Eric
1 year ago
I think it's because they want to keep costs down in the long run.
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Annmarie
1 year ago
I agree, HMOs really do focus on preventive care.
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Arlean
1 year ago
I think the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) is the correct answer here. They focus on preventive care and controlling costs by managing the care provided to their members.
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Loreta
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think A) Exclusive Provider Organization also focuses on preventive care.
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Nan
2 years ago
I agree with Elouise, HMOs focus on preventive care to control costs.
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Elouise
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Health Maintenance Organization.