PSO requirements taking shape.
Federal legislation recently established a new type of managed care plan known as a provider sponsored organization. As a result, hospitals, physicians and other providers can now contract directly with the federal government for Medicare members rather than through health maintenance organizations. Standards for the new health plans are being developed, including the contentious solvency standards.
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