| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| NAME | PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION (PPO) |
| ABBREVIATION | PPO |
| MAJOR CATEGORY | PPO |
| DESCRIPTION | An entity that serves as a broker to contract for comprehensive health care services, with both hospitals and physicians, on behalf of an employer or other group of patients, at prearranged discounted rates or on a fee schedule. |
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