insurance network

**insurance network**

An insurance network is a group of healthcare providers, such as doctors, hospitals, and clinics, that have contracted with an insurance company to provide medical services to policyholders at negotiated rates. Being part of an insurance network often means lower out-of-pocket costs for insured individuals when they receive care within the network. Understanding how insurance networks work can help you choose the right plan and find providers that offer quality care at affordable prices.