managed care
type of health insurance system
Health maintenance organization
medical insurance group that provides health services for a fixed annual fee in the US
preferred provider organization
a type of health insurance plan where a group of health care providers agree to provide services for reduced fees
pay for performance
movement in health insurance, reimbursement for health services rendered, generally by an institution, with added financial rewards if certain conditions are met
independent practice association
association or other legal entity that enters into an arrangement for the provision of services with persons who are licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, and dentistry, and with other care personnel