exclusive provider organization
Pronunciation: eks-klū′siv prō-vīd′ĕr ōr′gan-i-zā′shŭn
Definition: A managed care plan in which enrollees must receive their care from affiliated providers; treatment provided outside the approved network must be paid for by the patients.
See Also: managed care
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