INBDE (Integrated National Board Dental Examination) Practice Exam

What is a characteristic of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)?

1. Providers agree to accept less than usual fees for a higher volume of patients

2. Providers only see patients within their network

3. Patients can see any specialist without a referral

4. It is government-sponsored healthcare

The correct answer is: Providers agree to accept less than usual fees for a higher volume of patients

A characteristic of a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is that providers agree to accept less than usual fees for a higher volume of patients. This allows PPO members to access a larger network of providers at a discounted rate. Option B is incorrect because PPOs typically have a network of providers, but members can still see providers outside of the network at a higher cost. Option C is incorrect because PPOs often require patients to obtain a referral from their primary care physician before seeing a specialist. Option D is incorrect because PPOs are not government-sponsored, they are typically offered by private insurance companies.