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HMO PAGE
In some parts of the country medical care is provided by Health Maintenance Organizations or HMO's. A "Health Maintenance Organization" or "HMO" is a medical group in which one doctor or a group of doctors provides medical care to all members, including office visits and hospital services. This medical care is provided for a fixed amount paid at regular intervals.
R1
1 [] Spouse (1-11)
2 [] Other (1-11)
1. Have you ever heard the term, "Health Maintenance Organization," or "HMO"?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
2. Have you ever heard the term, "Prepaid Group Practice Plan"?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
If "Y" in 1 or 2, ask; otherwise go to 7
3a. Can you name (a Health Maintenance Organization or/a prepaid group practice plan)?
2 [] N (7)
b. What is the name? ____
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In some parts of the country medical care is provided by Health Maintenance Organizations or HMO's. A "Health Maintenance Organization" or "HMO" is a medical group in which one doctor or a group of doctors provides medical care to all members, including office visits and hospital services. This medical care is provided for a fixed amount paid at regular intervals.
R2
1 [] Not SP or SP under 19 (NP)
2 [] SP 19+ callback required (NP)
3 [] SP 19+ avail. (12-14)
12. Have you ever heard the term, "Health Maintenance Organization," or "HMO"?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
13. Have you ever heard the term, "Prepaid Group Practice Plan"?
2 [] N
9 [] DK
If "Y" in 12 or 13, ask; otherwise go to NP.
14a. Can you name (a Health Maintenance Organization/or prepaid practice plan)?
2 [] N (NP)
b. What is the name? ____