A difference between HMOs and PPOs is:
1. The HMO is a provider arrangement whereby comprehensive care if provided to members for a fixed, "per member per month," fee.
2. A PPO does not use predetermined rates for services to be delivered to members.
3. HMOs have one model of care delivery.
4. PPOs do not provide financial incentives to encourage members to select PPO providers.
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The HMO is a provider arrangement whereby comprehensive care is provided to members for a fixed, "per member per month," fee. A PPO does use predetermined rates for services to be deli-vered to members. HMOs do not have one model of care delivery. PPOs do provide financial incentives to encourage members to select PPO providers.
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