Controlling utilization through a selective participation PPO
- PMID: 10134135
Controlling utilization through a selective participation PPO
Abstract
A selective participation PPO, which blends the fee-for-service payment system with the HMO concept, may offer an effective approach to controlling dental care costs.
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