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  2. Independent practice association - Wikipedia

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    e. In the United States, an independent practice association (IPA) is an association of independent physicians, or other organizations that contracts with independent care delivery organizations, and provides services to managed care organizations on a negotiated per capita rate, flat retainer fee, or negotiated fee-for-service basis. [1][2]

  3. Ethyl Alcohol vs. Isopropyl Alcohol: Uses and Effectiveness

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    Ethyl and isopropyl alcohol are both used as disinfectants and antiseptics and can be effective at killing germs. Ethyl alcohol may cause less skin damage. If you look at the back of your bottle ...

  4. Isopropyl alcohol - Wikipedia

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    Isopropyl alcohol (IUPAC name propan-2-ol and also called isopropanol or 2-propanol) is a colorless, flammable organic compound with a pungent alcoholic odor. [9]Isopropyl alcohol, an organic polar molecule, is miscible in water, ethanol, and chloroform, demonstrating its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances including ethyl cellulose, polyvinyl butyral, oils, alkaloids, and natural ...

  5. Health maintenance organization - Wikipedia

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    v. t. e. In the United States, a health maintenance organization (HMO) is a medical insurance group that provides health services for a fixed annual fee. [1] It is an organization that provides or arranges managed care for health insurance, self-funded health care benefit plans, individuals, and other entities, acting as a liaison with health ...

  6. What to Know About Rubbing Alcohol - WebMD

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    It Won’t Lower Your Fever. For years, doctors and parents sponged rubbing alcohol onto kids’ skin to treat fevers. It does make skin cooler to the touch, but today, science shows that alcohol ...

  7. Isopropyl Alcohol Poisoning: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis

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    The symptoms of ISO poisoning vary by the type and extent of poisoning. Sometimes, the symptoms may not appear for several hours. The symptoms of ISO poisoning include: dizziness. low blood ...

  8. Denatured Alcohol Vs. Isopropyl Alcohol: What’ the Difference?

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    Medical emergency. If you accidentally consume denatured or isopropyl alcohol, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 for expert guidance. Call 911 immediately if you or someone else experience:

  9. What Are Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)? - WebMD

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    3 min read. An accountable care organization (ACO) is a group of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers that work together on your care. Their goal is to give you -- and other people ...