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Managed Health Care Insurance - HMO Plans - PPO Plans - POS Plans

Managed health care insurance information and resources about managed health care plans. There are three basic types of managed health care insurance plans: HMO (Health Maintenance Organization), PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and POS (Point of Service) plans.
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Understanding The Managed Healthcare Alphabet: HMO, PPO, & POS

There are three basic types of Managed Healthcare Plans: HMO(Health Maintenance Organization), PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) and POS (Point of Service) plans.

HMO vs. PPO

How an HMO and a PPO differ in covering your healthcare.

Acronyms Related to Healthcare, Disability, and Insurance

Acronyms related to healthcare, disability, and insurance.

Choosing and Using a Health Plan

Different types of managed care plans work differently and include preferred provider organizations (PPOs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and point-of-service (POS) plans, from AHRQ.

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