I have heard this in the movies - I think it may refer to a type of doctor?
This Canadian is just curious.....
2006-07-28 15:55:08 · 6 answers · asked by albertan_homegrown 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
HMO = Health Maintenance Organization
2006-07-28 15:57:31 · answer #1 · answered by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Health Management Organization or Health Maintenance Organization
2006-07-28 22:59:11 · answer #2 · answered by In God's Image 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Health Maintenance Organization, a form of medical insurance.
2006-07-28 22:58:48 · answer #3 · answered by nomadgirl1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It stands for Health Maintenance Organization. Basically it is a primary care doctor that is a "gatekeeper" before you get sent to a specialist. The primary care doc is supposed to do all he/she can before sending you to a specialist to keep costs down.
2006-07-28 23:00:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it stands for "HORRIBLE MEDICAL ORGANIZATION" or something like that....
2006-07-28 22:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means take all your money and give you sh*tty healthcare....
2006-07-28 22:58:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋