Under which of the following organizations are practicing providers compensated on a fee-for-service basis?

The Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) model allows practicing providers to be compensated on a fee-for-service basis. In a PPO setup, members have the flexibility to visit any healthcare provider, but they receive higher levels of benefits when they use providers who are part of the network. Providers in this system are typically reimbursed per individual service rendered, which aligns with the fee-for-service compensation model. This means that every service performed or consultation provided corresponds to a specific payment, incentivizing the provision of services based on patient needs.

In contrast, other organizations like Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Capitated Provider Organizations typically utilize different payment structures that do not rely solely on fee-for-service. HMOs often use capitation, where providers are paid a fixed amount per member regardless of how many services are rendered. Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs) also often operate similarly to HMOs regarding network restrictions, but they focus on providing services from a limited set of providers without the flexibility of fee-for-service.