HMO Health maintenance organization ; PPO: Preferred provider
organization
HMO Vs PPO : Here the enrollee can only chose from a limited
medical providers for the services whereas in PPO the selection of
professionals can be done out of the participating provides.So ,
more choices are available in PPO than HMO.
Services are provided only by listed professionals in HMO.On
the other hand, lower rates may be provided by non-listed
participants in PPO plans.Lower price is admissible in
PPO
This (HMO)is an alternative to traditional plan however PPO is
a part of traditional health plan.
HMO is regulated by federal domain and various laws, whereas,
PPO stays unregulated.
HMO provides health care services but PPO can deliver
cost effectivity in health services but through a
third party.