302R00000X Health Maintenance Organization
Description
A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a healthcare provider group or facility that offers a wide range of medical services to people who are enrolled as members. Patients pay a set fee, usually monthly, and receive care like doctor visits, hospital stays, preventive care, emergency services, and sometimes dental or pharmacy services. HMOs focus on keeping members healthy and managing ongoing conditions, while helping patients coordinate care and keep out-of-pocket costs low.
- Grouping
- Managed Care Organizations
- Classification
- Health Maintenance Organization