Description

A Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) is a type of health insurance plan that offers a network of healthcare providers. Members have the flexibility to see any doctor or specialist, but they receive higher benefits when using providers within the network.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may refer to PPOs in various ways, such as 'organización de salud' or 'plan de salud'. It's important to maintain a formal register and use the term 'Organización de Proveedores Preferenciales' consistently in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: Many people choose a Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) because of the flexibility it offers in selecting healthcare providers.

ES: Muchas personas eligen una Organización de Proveedores Preferenciales porque la flexibilidad que ofrece al seleccionar proveedores de atención médica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing PPO with HMO; using informal terms instead of the canonical term; mispronouncing 'preferenciales' as 'preferidos'.