HMO stands for “health maintenance organization.” Its name comes from the overall goal of this kind of plan — which is to help maintain your health. As a way to keep costs low, HMO plans focus on preventive care to help you get and stay healthy. (The healthier you are, the less care you’re likely to need.) How does an HMO work? More @Wikipedia
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