See Also: independent practice associations(medicine)
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loosening of associations(medicine)
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independent practice associations (medicine)


independent practice associations


A partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity that enters into an arrangement for the provision of services with persons who are licensed to practice medicine, osteopathy, and dentistry, and with other care personnel. Under an ipa arrangement, licensed professional persons provide services through the entity in accordance with a mutually accepted compensation arrangement, while retaining their private practices. Services under the ipa are marketed through a prepaid health plan.