HRCI SPHR Exam - Topic 3 Question 87 Discussion

Actual exam question for HRCI's SPHR exam

Question #: 87
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following focuses on preventive care and controlling health costs?

AExclusive Provider Organization

BHealth Maintenance Organization

CPhysician Hospital Organization

DPreferred Provider Organization

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Suggested Answer: B

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

by Daniel at Aug 22, 2024, 05:10 PM

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Aliza

6 months ago

Wait, are you sure? I thought preventive care was more about D, Preferred Provider Organization.

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Lyda

6 months ago

Really? I’m surprised it’s not C, Physician Hospital Organization.

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Aracelis

6 months ago

I agree, B is the right choice! They focus on keeping costs down.

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Norah

7 months ago

I thought it was A, Exclusive Provider Organization. They seem similar.

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Yolande

7 months ago

Definitely B, Health Maintenance Organization is all about preventive care!

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Rikki

7 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

7 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

7 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

8 months ago

I think the answer might be B, Health Maintenance Organization, because they emphasize preventive care.

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Nohemi

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

8 months 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

12 months ago

I think EPOs are great too, they offer a good balance between cost and choice.

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Gerald

12 months ago

I prefer PPOs, I like having more flexibility in choosing my healthcare providers.

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Rana

12 months 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

11 months ago

Yes, the HMO is definitely the option that focuses on preventive care and controlling health costs.

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Sena

11 months ago

I agree, the HMO is known for emphasizing preventive care and cost control.

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Fallon

12 months ago

I think the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) focuses more on preventive care and controlling health costs.

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Lucia

12 months ago

D) Preferred Provider Organization

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Argelia

12 months 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

12 months ago

It's great that they prioritize preventive care to avoid costly treatments.

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Quentin

12 months 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

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think A) Exclusive Provider Organization also focuses on preventive care.

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Nan

1 year ago

I agree with Elouise, HMOs focus on preventive care to control costs.

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Elouise

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) Health Maintenance Organization.

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