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HEALTH TERMS - MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATION (MCO)

What is a Managed Care Organization (MCO)?

Definition: A health plan that seeks to manage care. Generally, this involves contracting with health care providers to deliver health care services on a capitated (per-member per-month) basis.

For specific types of managed care organizations, see also health maintenance organization and independent practice association.