What type of healthcare plan emphasizes a primary care physician's role in patient management?

The correct answer emphasizes a healthcare model that relies heavily on a primary care physician (PCP) to coordinate patient care. In a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), patients are required to choose a primary care physician who acts as the gatekeeper for their healthcare services. This means that the PCP is responsible for managing and overseeing the patient’s healthcare, including referrals to specialists and authorizing services.

The primary care physician plays a crucial role in maintaining continuity of care and ensuring that patients receive appropriate and preventive services while controlling costs. HMOs often emphasize preventative care, which aligns with the goal of having a dedicated primary care physician involved in each patient's healthcare journey.

In contrast, other options such as PPOs (Preferred Provider Organizations) and indemnity insurance do not require patients to receive care through a designated primary care physician, allowing for more flexibility in choosing healthcare providers. Exclusive Provider Organizations (EPOs) also limit coverage to a network of providers but may not inherently require the coordination of care through a primary care physician in the same structured way as an HMO. Therefore, the emphasis on a primary care physician's role is a distinctive feature of the HMO model.