Week 3 Discussion

MCOs have gone through many changes over the years, some of which have been beneficial and others that have not been successful.

After a thorough research of credible sources from the  South University Online Library  and the Internet, please answer the following questions:

· What is the purpose of an MCO?

· What are the major differences between MCOs, Health Managed Organizations (HMOs), Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs), and Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs)?

· MCOs provide monetary incentives to physicians who keep the costs of caring for patients as low as possible. Do you feel it is ethical? Why or why not?