Provider-Sponsored Organization (PSO)

A Provider-Sponsored Organization (PSO) is a type of healthcare organization established and operated by healthcare providers, such as hospitals, physician groups, or healthcare systems, with the primary purpose of offering health insurance plans and services to patients. PSOs are unique in that they are owned and governed by healthcare providers rather than traditional insurance companies. They aim to enhance coordination of care, improve quality outcomes, and control costs by aligning insurance coverage with the healthcare services provided by their network of providers.