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HEALTH CARE
Differences Between an HMO and a PPO
(MS) - Choosing a healthcare plan can be one of the more important decisions a person makes. While no one likes to think of the potential for serious injury or illness, the truth is that this potential is very real. Most people would agree that should an injury or illness occur to them or a loved one covered by their plan, they'd want the best medical care possible.
But what makes one plan different from another? Some differences can be minute, but others can be major. Consider the following differences between Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO), both of which are managed healthcare systems.