Question 12 Q: 12 Which of the following statements is true? Options A: A declining economy can lead to lower healthcare costs as a result of an older population with greater healthcare needs. B: A larger patient population increases pressure on the health plan to offer larger panels. C: Provider networks are not affected by the federal and state laws that apply to health plans D: Network management standards established by independent accrediting organizations have no influence on health plan network design. Save Question Show Answer Discussion 0 Clear Discussion Most voted Newest No comments yet. Be the first to comment. Post Be respectful. No spam. Correct Answer: B