noun
Health Maintenance Organization (a type of managed healthcare system)
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The HMO regulations require all healthcare providers to meet certain standards.
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My friend's insurance plan is through an HMO, so she has to go to specific doctors.
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I heard that HMOs can be a pain to deal with when it comes to getting approval for procedures.
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Joining the neighborhood watch committee is like being part of an HMO for safety concerns.