title: When you look in your crystal ball, do you see a PSO in your future?
abstract: This is the first part of a two-part series on provider-sponsored organizations (PSOs) and what providers should consider before establishing one. The PSO regulations, which were not available at press time, will be discussed in a future issue. Other future topics will include an explanation of PSO solvency standards, tips on marketing a Medicare product, and information about why you need a compliance plan before starting a PSO.
mesh_terms: D002017:Budgets / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D002204:Capitation Fee; D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D019058:Community Networks / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004465:Economic Competition; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006278:Medicare / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States