HMO

health care program in which one pays a monthly fee and receives medical and health clinic services, health insurance plan used in many places in the United States

"HMO" redirects here. For other uses, see HMO (disambiguation). A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a type of managed care organization (MCO) that provides a form of health insurance coverage in the United States that is fulfilled through hospitals, doctors, and other providers with which the HMO has a contract. Unlike traditional indemnity insurance, care provided in an HMO generally follows a set of care guidelines provided through the HMO's network of providers. Under this model, providers contract with an HMO to receive more patients and in return usually agree to provide services at a discount. This arrangement allows the HMO to charge a lower monthly premium, which is an advantage over indemnity insurance, provided that its members are willing to abide by the additional restrictions.
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Noun
1. group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians
(synonym) health maintenance organization
(hypernym) health insurance

Any of a class of organizations that separately provide prepaying individuals and groups with comprehensive healthcare services in localities, largely through physicians (and/or clinics) affiliated with the organization.

A type of Medicare managed care plan where a group of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers agree to give health care to Medicare beneficiaries for a set amount of money from Medicare every month. You usually must get your care from the providers in the plan.