title: Preimbursement: a new concept for HMO planning.
abstract: Federal endorsement of the HMO concept has resulted in broad understanding of a number of concepts unknown in fee-for-service medicine. As the concepts are adapted to particular circumstances, refinement can be expected. One such refinement, applicable to financial arrangements between the HMO and contracting providers, is discussed here.
mesh_terms: D000413:Alaska; D005381:Financing, Organized; D006123:Group Practice; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations; D006764:Hospitals, Community; D007348:Insurance, Health; D009935:Organizational Affiliation