Independent practice association
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- For other uses of the abbreviation, see IPA.
An HMO may contract with an independent practice association (or IPA) which in turn contracts with independent physicians to treat members at discounted fees or on a capitation basis. The typical IPA encompasses all specialties, but an IPA can be solely for primary care or may be single specialty.
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References
- American Public Policy: An Introduction 7th Edition
- Essentials of Managed Care, 4th Ed, Peter Kongstvedt