Preferred Provider Organization
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| Preferred Provider Organization | |
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| Term | Preferred Provider Organization |
| Short definition | A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level. |
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| Language | English |
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Preferred Provider Organization (definition) - A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level.