Physician Hospital Organization (pho)

Definition of "Physician hospital organization (pho)"

Separate legal entity formed by one or more physicians and one or more hospitals whose objective it is to negotiate contracts with payer organizations. The PHO provides financial, marketing, and administrative services to its members.

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