What does "out of network" mean?
A) The practice is not included in an accountable care organization
B) The medical documentation is not electronic
C) The patient does not have internet services for communication
D) The patient's insurance does not include the provider's services

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Providers seek to become part of the network of preferred providers selected by insurance companies. If the provider is not on the list of providers in a patient's insurance plan, they are less likely to select that provider because they are penalized for seeking services "out of network". The other options are possible definitions related to networks.

What Does "Out of Network" Mean