HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION - HMO
An organization that provides health coverage with providers under contract. A Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) differs from traditional health insurance by the contracts it has with its providers. These contracts allow for premiums to be lower, because the health providers has the advantage of having patients directed to them; but these contracts also add additional restrictions to the HMO's members.
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Plottage
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Pairing Off
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