hmo

/ˈɛmɔʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of health insurance plan in which the provider network is made up of a group of doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare professionals who have contracted with the health maintenance organization to provide medical services to its members.

“She signed up for an HMO through her employer’s benefits package.”

2. abbr.

An abbreviation for Health Maintenance Organization.

“The company specializes in managing HMOs for large corporations.”

Synonyms

  • health insurance plan
  • health maintenance organization

Antonyms

  • health insurance policy
  • private health insurance