preferred provider organization

preferred provider organization
noun care plan, comprehensive health plan, controlled medical coverage, discounted health membership group, discounted provider network, network of medical care providers, organization of medical providers, PPO Generally:{{}}supervised medical services, plan organization Specifically employer-sponsored plan

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