An HMO that operates with a central facility involving a partnership of physicians is known as what?

A Group HMO is characterized by its structure, where a central facility houses a network of physicians who are typically employed by the HMO or work as a partnership of physicians. This model allows for coordinated care and management of patient services within a single facility, facilitating easier communication among providers and streamlining the delivery of healthcare services to members.

In this type of HMO, patients usually receive care from a primary care physician who can refer them to specialists within the same facility, promoting an integrated approach to healthcare. This structure enhances collaboration among healthcare providers and often leads to more efficient and cohesive patient care.

The other options represent different models of HMOs that do not have the same centralized structure or partnership among physicians. For example, the Staff Model HMO employs physicians directly and often provides care in a singular facility, but differs from the Group HMO by not necessarily having a partnership model for physicians.