Word: ppos
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...POSs or PPOs require PCPs? Woe is the new hire who must choose from a menu of health-care plans: a health-maintenance organization (HMO), preferred-provider organization (PPO), point-of-service program (POS) or fee-for-service plan (FFS). An explanation...
...gatekeeper means more direct access to care. Recently, PPOS have emerged as the leaders of the pack. Most adopted a $10 co-payment to MDs within their networks, originally an HMO feature. Unlike HMOs, the PPOS do not require their doctors to seek approval before performing services. PPOS have also become more competitive as HMO premiums have risen...