A group of physicians and/or hospitals who contract with an employer to provide services to their employees. In a PPO, the patient may got to the physician of his/her choice, even if that physician does not participate in the PPO, but the patient receives care at a lower benefit level.
| Full Name: | Preferred Provider Organization |
| Taxonomy Code: | 305R00000X |
| Level I, Provider Grouping: | Managed Care Organizations |
| Level II, Classification: | Preferred Provider Organization |
| Additional Info: | Source: "Glossary of terms used in managed care" Developed by the Managed Care Assembly (MCA) of Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), MGM Journal, September/ October 1995, p. 62 |
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