Under a Medicare private fee-for-service plan, patients receive services from _____.

In a Medicare private fee-for-service plan, patients are allowed to receive services from Medicare-approved providers. This means that as long as the provider accepts the terms of the private fee-for-service plan and is enrolled in Medicare, patients can see them without being restricted to a specific network or list of providers.

This flexibility is one of the defining features of private fee-for-service plans, as it contrasts sharply with other Medicare plans that may limit beneficiaries to receiving care from a narrower selection of participating providers. Additionally, Medicare-approved providers have met the necessary qualifications to participate in Medicare and agree to the payment terms set by the private fee-for-service plan. This ensures that patients have access to a wide range of healthcare services while still benefiting from the protections and coverage provided by Medicare.