health maintenance organization
Managed care plan
A health maintenance organization is a type of health insurance plan that provides medical coverage through a network of doctors and hospitals.
Members typically pay a fixed monthly premium and must choose a primary care physician who coordinates their care and provides referrals to specialists.
The abbreviation HMO is more common than the full phrase: My HMO requires preauthorization for surgery.
- managed careCost-controlled health delivery
- primary care physicianMain healthcare provider
- co-paymentsPatient's fixed medical fee
- out-of-pocket costsExpenses you pay yourself
- patientAble to wait calmly
in-network provider · doctor · vaccinations · nurse · wellness programs · capitation · premium payments · screenings · nutrition counseling · checkup · group plan · claims processing · appointment · annual physical · patient portals · telemedicine services · exercise programs · prescription coverage
health maintenance organizationfee-for-service
Payment per procedure rendered
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