Preferred Provider Organization

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf health insurance plan
gptkbp:abbreviation PPO
gptkbp:allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
gptkbp:commonIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:compatibleWith primary care physician referral for specialists
gptkbp:contrastsWith Health Maintenance Organization
gptkbp:heldBy network of preferred providers
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Preferred Provider Organization
gptkbp:offeredBy private insurance companies
gptkbp:offers flexibility in choosing healthcare providers
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:provides health insurance coverage
gptkbp:regulates state insurance departments
gptkbp:requires coinsurance
deductibles
co-payments
higher cost for out-of-network care
gptkbp:type managed care health insurance
gptkbp:used_in employers for group health plans
individuals for personal health insurance
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Independent_Practice_Association
gptkb:Medicaid_Managed_Care_Organizations
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6