health maintenance organization

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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  group insurance that entitles members to services of participating hospitals and clinics and physicians
	Synonyms:		HMO
	See Also:		health insurance
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An HMO is a type of health plan in which a subscriber to the plan prepays for the care on a capitation basis. As long as the subscriber complies with the provisions of the plan (generally one must first visit a predesignated doctor or clinic in order to obtain care at the discretion of the HMO), there are no other charges for the health care services.
	Synonyms:		HMO