Type of managed health care plan that combines features of HMOs and PPOs. It is referred to as exclusive because it is offered to large employers who agree not to contract with any other plan. EPOs are regulated under state health insurance laws. Such plans are for large clinics to participate in and combine fee-for-service PPO and HMO benefits.
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A plan that requires some or all services to be provided by a very limited number of medical care providers. It is similar to but more restrictive in its provider network than the HMO.