Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)

Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO) describes the network of healthcare providers (doctors, hospitals and imaging services) that the health insurance plan is contracted to work with and is willing to compensate for your care. A managed care plan in which services are covered only if you use doctors, specialists, or hospitals in the plan’s network (except in an emergency). Any care you receive out of network will generally not be eligible for payments through the insurance company.