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| Patient's ability to obtain medical care. |
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PCM
(Primary Care Manager) |
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| Often referred as the "Gate Keeper". |
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| A ____ provider has a contractual relationship with TRICARE. |
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| Any person who is eligible for care is MTF. |
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| An annual amount a patient must pay out of pocket. |
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HMO
(Health Maintance Organization) |
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| Health plan to which you pay a fixed premium. |
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| Prior approval before seeking care from a specialty physician. |
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PPO
(Preferred Provider Organization) |
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| A health plan that provides services at discounted rates. |
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| Controls cost by closely supervising and reviewing the delivery of care. |
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| Total number of person covered in a health plan. |
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