Health maintenance organizations types

Health maintenance organizations are the most restrictive type of managed care organization, and consumer dissatisfaction with restricted choice in HMOs likely was a significant factor in the growth of point of service (POS) plans. POS plans sometimes are referred to as open-ended HMOs. Like HMOs, enrollees typically select a primary care provider and pay no fee or a small copayment to see participating providers. POS plans differ from HMOs in that patients can receive coverage from physicians outside the network. However, patients pay more for care received from physicians outside the network and often must pay the full... 

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Figure 55.1 1997 Health maintenance organization (HMO) enrollment by model type. [Adapted from Hoechst Marion Roussel, 1998.]...

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A health maintenance organization (HMO) is a type of MCO that offers comprehensive healthcare to voluntarily enrolled members, who pre-pay a fixed amount of money in exchange for access to a clearly defined package of health plan benefits. Generally, HMOs receive a fixed fee from members, regardless of whether healthcare services are utilized or not, i.e. they are prepaid on a capitated basis. A primary distinguishing characteristic of HMOs is that, upon enrollment, members are required to select a primary care physician (PCP), who not only delivers comprehensive care, but also serves as the gatekeeper to specialty services, such... 

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