US Healthcare Plans and Payment Structures

US Healthcare Plans and Payment Structures

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Questions and Answers

In a US Healthcare system, who selects the Primary Care Physician (PCP)?

The member chooses the PCP

What is a feature of a US Healthcare system?

Wide range of healthcare facilities

In the PH Healthcare system, who selects the PCP?

The insurance company selects the PCP

What is a feature of a PH Healthcare system?

<p>Limited hospitals and clinics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a US Healthcare payment system?

<p>Copay, deductible, coinsurance, out of pocket</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

US Healthcare

  • In the US, healthcare plans include HMO, PPO, POS, EPO, and Indemnity.
  • Members have the freedom to choose their Primary Care Physician (PCP).
  • A wide range of healthcare facilities are available to members.
  • Members are responsible for various payment structures, including:
    • Copay: a fixed amount paid for a specific service.
    • Deductible: a set amount paid before insurance coverage begins.
    • Coinsurance: a percentage of medical costs paid by the member.
    • Out of pocket: total expenses paid by the member.

PH Healthcare

  • In the Philippines, healthcare plans are primarily HMO plans.
  • The insurance provider selects the member's Primary Care Physician (PCP).
  • Healthcare facilities are limited to affiliated hospitals and clinics.
  • The insurance company covers all medical expenses, eliminating the need for payment schemes.

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