Glossary
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Primary Care Physician (PCP)
A healthcare provider who acts as the first point of contact for an individual’s healthcare needs and coordinates further specialist care if necessary. Many Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA plans require enrollees to choose a PCP.
A healthcare provider who acts as the first point of contact for an individual’s healthcare needs and coordinates further specialist care if necessary. Many Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and ACA plans require enrollees to choose a PCP.