Asked by Stephanie French on Apr 29, 2024

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In 1998,what percent of Americans agreed or strongly agreed that HMOs improve the quality of healthcare?

A) 2 percent
B) 22 percent
C) 42 percent
D) 62 percent
E) 82 percent

Americans

Residents or citizens of the United States, although the term can also broadly refer to people from the American continent.

HMOs

Health Maintenance Organizations, a type of health insurance plan that provides a wide range of healthcare services through a network of providers for a fixed annual fee.

Healthcare Quality

A measure of the degree to which health care services for individuals and populations increase the likelihood of desired health outcomes and are consistent with current professional knowledge.

  • Assess the strategies implemented by Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and their implications for healthcare quality and accessibility.
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Parry VermaMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
According to a poll conducted by the Pew Research Center in 1998, only 22 percent of Americans agreed or strongly agreed that HMOs improve the quality of healthcare.