What are the main characteristics of an HMO? How do PPOs differ from HMOs? Discu

What are the main characteristics of an HMO? How do PPOs differ from HMOs?
Discussion Post Directions:
This discussion response should be at least 250 words in length (excluding references WHICH ARE REQUIRED). You must make sure that your initial discussion response addresses all aspects of the discussion question/statement. Initial discussion post are due 11:59 PM on Fridays.
In addition to the weekly initial discussion response(s), you will need to respond to at least twoof your peer’s weekly discussion responses per essay. These peer responses should be at least 100 written words in length and include support (in text citations and a reference page) in at least one of your responses. They must be posted by 11:59 PM on Sundays. There is, of course, no upper limit on your peer responses.
Shi, L., & Singh, D. (2019). Essentials of the U.S. Health Care System(5th
ed.). Burlington, MA: Jones & Bartlett Learning.