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Managed care organization MCO

Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-002110

An entity that integrates the financing and delivery of healthcare services to its members, often through a network of contracted providers. MCOs aim to control costs and improve quality by managing access to care, emphasizing preventive services, and reviewing the medical necessity of treatments. Common types include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs).

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-INS-002110
FieldInsurance and risk management
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-INS-002110",
  "term": "Managed care organization MCO",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "An entity that integrates the financing and delivery of healthcare services to its members, often through a network of contracted providers. MCOs aim to control costs and improve quality by managing access to care, emphasizing preventive services, and reviewing the medical necessity of treatments. Common types include Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs).",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/managed-care-organization-mco/"
}

Record 2,075 of 3,748 in Insurance and risk management terminology (MLC-0106). Request the full dataset.