decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 2 (February)
Exclusive Provider Organization / Overview
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Article Overview
This short article explains the basic concept of an exclusive provider organization and compares it with other managed care network arrangements. It is aimed at healthcare providers, billing staff, and administrators who want a general understanding of plan participation and patient access considerations.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this plan type helps practices and hospitals recognize why payer networks may affect patient volume and provider participation decisions.
What You Will Learn
- What an exclusive provider organization is in broad terms
- How this plan type relates to network participation
- Why provider participation can matter for patient access and volume
- How this topic may affect hospitals and physician practices
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Hospital administrators
- Medical billing staff
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
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