narrow network
[/ˈnæroʊ ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/]
nounpl: narrow networks
rede restrita
1. A limited healthcare network that includes fewer doctors, hospitals, and healthcare providers compared to standard plans, typically offering lower premiums but with more restrictions on provider choice
The narrow network plan saves money but limits your choice of doctors.
O plano de rede restrita economiza dinheiro, mas limita sua escolha de médicos.
2. In telecommunications, a network with limited connectivity options or bandwidth capacity
The company operates on a narrow network infrastructure requiring upgrades.
A empresa opera com uma infraestrutura de rede restrita que necessita de atualizações.
The term 'narrow network' is particularly prevalent in American healthcare discussions, where insurance companies offer lower-cost plans with restricted provider choices. This concept gained prominence after the Affordable Care Act (2010). In Brazil, 'rede restrita' is used in similar contexts but the concept is less emphasized due to different healthcare system structures.
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