What is Precision Medicine?

Rationale:

A. Physicians are paid at higher rates than private organizations: This statement does not accurately describe the staff model of managed care. Compensation rates may vary but are not necessarily higher than in private organizations.

B. The health maintenance organization (HMO) employs its own fixed-salary physicians: In the staff model, physicians and other healthcare providers are directly employed by the HMO and receive fixed salaries rather than fee-for-service payments.

C. Meets the nutritional and therapeutic requirements of the patients: This statement relates more to the provision of healthcare services rather than the employment model within managed care.

D. Registered nurses are sponsored by agency staffing companies: This statement does not pertain to the staff model of managed care; it describes a different aspect of healthcare staffing and employment.

Rationale:

A. The national debt: While the national debt may influence policy decisions, including healthcare reform initiatives, it is not as directly linked to healthcare as demographic trends.

B. Demographic trends: Historical observations suggest that changes in population

demographics, such as aging populations, shifts in racial and ethnic composition, and changes in family structures, have significant implications for healthcare needs and delivery. These trends often drive policy discussions and reform initiatives to address evolving healthcare demands.

C. Political ideology: Political ideology certainly plays a role in shaping healthcare policies and reforms, but it is often influenced by demographic trends and other factors.

D. Global challenges: Global challenges, such as pandemics or emerging infectious diseases, can impact healthcare systems and may lead to specific policy responses, but they are not as consistent determinants of health reform initiatives as demographic trends.