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In your own words, explain open- and closed-panel health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and the continuum of managed care. Then, discuss the governance structure of HMOs. Research how the board of directors came into existence, and its relevance to managed care.

          In your own words, explain open- and closed-panel health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and the continuum of managed care. Then, discuss the governance structure of HMOs. Research how the board of directors came into existence, and its relevance to managed care.
        
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An HMO is a type of managed care organization that provides healthcare services to its members for a fixed fee. Open-panel HMOs allow members to see any healthcare provider within the network, while closed-panel HMOs restrict members to a specific group of  Show more…

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