HMO

American  

1. health maintenance organization.

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HMO Cultural  

1. An abbreviation for h ealth m aintenance o rganization. A corporation financed by insurance premiums whose member doctors provide medical services to enrolled member patients.

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HMO

Moreland, 80 years old, doesn’t want a more restrictive setup, like a health maintenance organization, or HMO, which would likely have a limited network.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

My therapist was the only one from my HMO provider list who had openings.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

The proposal offered a $2,000 ratification bonus and caps on HMO premium increases that UC said could save members up to $3,000 each year on healthcare costs.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026

Highland Council said it believed the barracks would need to be licensed as an HMO.

From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026

We received a polite letter from our HMO, wishing us the best of luck, regretting they couldn’t cover the cost.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini

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