A type of HMO or PPO wherein the patient’s primary care physician acts as a gatekeeper. The gatekeeper is the patient’s contact point, and refers the patient for testing and specialist referrals.
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Gatekeeping
Process in which a managed care system’s gatekeeper provides the initial patient care, schedules diagnostic testing services, and refers patients to specialists when necessary.
Gateway
Port of entry into a country or region.