MVMA PO was formed in 2000 in response to the development of new MVP lines of business beyond the traditional HMO commercial product.  This organization contracts with MVP for its self-funded, PPO, Indemnity and HSA products.  The PO and IPA are arms' length businesses and have a Shared Services Agreement. 

MVMA PO is governed by a separate Board of Managers.  The PO physician network is identical to the IPA network.  The PO organization is a for-profit company with 369 current members who purchased a membership interest during the initial offering period in 2001. 

Note: The Annual Report is mailed to MVMA PO members yearly in April.