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Independent Practice Association




An HMO may contract with an independent practice association (or '''IPA''') which in turn contracts with independent Physician s 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.


REFERENCES

  • American Public Policy: An Introduction 7th Edition

  • Essentials of Managed Care, 4th Ed, Peter Kongstvedt