_____ represent a variation on health-care delivery in which there is a direct contractual relationship between and among employers,health-care providers,and third-party payers.
A) PSOs
B) HMOs
C) Traditional coverage plans
D) PPOs

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PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations) represent a variation on health-care delivery in which there is a direct contractual relationship between and among employers, health-care providers, and third-party payers. PPOs differ from HMOs (Health Maintenance Organizations) in that PPO participants do not have to choose a primary care physician or get referrals to see specialists. Additionally, PPO participants typically have more flexibility in choosing healthcare providers and are allowed to see out-of-network providers at a higher cost to the participant.

_____ Represent a Variation on Health-Care Delivery in Which There