Physicians perceived HMOs had a ______ effect on the physician-patient relationship by limiting time spent with patients, reducing freedom to make clinical decisions, and deterring the ordering of expensive tests/procedures.

Dr. Koli needs important financial documents to be sent to his accountant by tomorrow. The medical assistant needs to use what type of mail?

A) Priority mail B) Express mail C) First-class mail D) Standard mail

Which is an example of another health care professional who performs procedures or provides services to patients?

a. clearinghouse staff b. health information technician c. medical assistant d. nurse practitioner