preferred providers
Top-tier service sources
Preferred providers are healthcare professionals, hospitals, or facilities that have contracted with an insurance company to offer services at reduced rates.
Visiting preferred providers typically means lower out-of-pocket costs for the insured: Check if your doctor is a preferred provider before scheduling.
The term appears in phrases like preferred provider organization (PPO) and preferred provider network.
Contracted with your insurer
- PPOPreferred provider organization
- HMONetwork-based insurance plan
- specialistExpert in one field
- referralDirecting someone elsewhere
copayment · deductible · co-insurance · out-of-pocket · preauthorization · coverage · benefits · eligibility
Medical care delivered remotely
- proximityNearness in space
- transportationMoving people or goods
Chosen item or items
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- alternativesOther available options
- decisionSettled course of action
- prioritizeRank by importance
opt · favor · elect · evaluate · ranking · comparison · switching · enrollment
Directing someone elsewhere
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- counselExpert guidance offered
vouching · support · approval · rating · review · reputation · accreditation · trusted
in-network
Contracted with your insurer
- PPOPreferred provider organization
- HMONetwork-based insurance plan
- specialistExpert in one field
referral · copayment · deductible · co-insurance · out-of-pocket · preauthorization · coverage · benefits · eligibility · formulary
telehealth
Medical care delivered remotely
- proximityNearness in space
- transportationMoving people or goods
selection
Chosen item or items
- optionsAvailable courses of action
- alternativesOther available options
- decisionSettled course of action
prioritize · opt · favor · elect · evaluate · ranking · comparison · switching · enrollment · default
referral
Directing someone elsewhere
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- suggestionIdea proposed for consideration
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
counsel · vouching · support · approval · rating · review · reputation · accreditation · trusted · vetted
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