| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| NAME | HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION |
| ABBREVIATION | HMO |
| MAJOR CATEGORY | MAJOR MEDICAL |
| DESCRIPTION | An organization that provides for a wide range of comprehensive health care services for a specified group at a fixed periodic payment. An HMO can be sponsored by the government, medical schools, hospitals, employers, labor unions, consumer groups, insurance companies, or hospital-medical plans. This plan may not cover medical expenses incurred outside of the HMO physician network except on an emergency or referral basis. |