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Prospective Payment Systems (PPS)

A Medicare payment plan including pre-determined payment rates based on a patient's diagnosis or level of resource utilization. All Medicare providers are reimbursed under this plan through either a scheduled fee or prospective payment system.

Health Care Cooperative (CO-OP)

A health organization which is member-run and governed by a board of directors. Individual and small business insurance coverage is provided by co-ops.