Homework: Regulatory Environment in Health Care- HMO and Malpractice
Directions
Write a two to three page paper on the legal basis for the immunization of HMOs from being sued for malpractice.
Consider such things as:
o The relationship of the HMO with its member physicians,
o The HMO organizational structure (IPA versus PPO versus staff model and so forth),
o The principle of direct liability, enterprise liability, indemnification, ERISA preemption, ostensible agency, and anything else that you believe would fall under an HMO's vulnerability to being sued.
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.