In a lease agreement, what can ODs choose regarding health plans?

Optometrists (ODs) in California have the freedom to determine which health plans they want to contract with, allowing them to choose the plans that best align with their practice’s goals and patient population. This flexibility is essential as it enables ODs to consider factors like reimbursement rates, the types of services covered, and the overall fit with their practice values.

By having the option to contract with any health plans they prefer, ODs can negotiate terms that work well for their individual practice as well as for their patients. This choice also means that ODs can opt out of plans they feel do not provide sufficient value, ensuring that their focus remains on delivering quality care without the constraints of being obligated to accept every available health plan.

The other options present restrictions that do not align with the autonomy ODs have under California law regarding health plan contracts. They do not have to accept every health plan offered to them, must not conform to a mandatory offering of the same plans as other ODs, and are not limited to specific agreements, which further supports their ability to operate according to their practice's unique needs.