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a person or company that supplies goods or services
There are many things to consider when shopping for a healthcare provider.
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Recent Examples of providers
Another issue, Nikpay said, is that some pharmacies and pharmacy benefit managers charge healthcare providers large fees for this 340B work, which can reduce the provider’s savings on those drug prices.
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Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Doctors don’t need to be enrolled as Medicare providers to write a prescription or submit a prior authorization request under this program.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Airalo offers one of the largest networks among eSIM providers that CNBC Select reviewed, with coverage in more than 200 countries.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 May 2026
And Goji is seeing this trend take shape because 74% of the shoppers on the platform looking for a phone plan are choosing budget-friendly carriers such as Mint Mobile over traditional providers.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Information that may have been exposed includes patient name, address, date of birth, medical record number, providers, diagnoses, medications, test results, images and other medical record information.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Doctors and other providers formed a new political action committee last year to contest the measure.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Families and providers are struggling because of a variety of factors, including the cost of living, restrictions on where childcare facilities can open, and the ongoing freeze in funding provided by the Colorado Childcare Assistance Program.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 May 2026
This can be accomplished by offering temporary assistance with qualified providers combined with zero-tolerance enforcement of existing anti-camping laws.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Dené K. Dryden, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Doctors don’t need to be enrolled as Medicare providers to write a prescription or submit a prior authorization request under this program.
—Jackie Fortiér, Miami Herald, 8 May 2026
Airalo offers one of the largest networks among eSIM providers that CNBC Select reviewed, with coverage in more than 200 countries.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 8 May 2026
And Goji is seeing this trend take shape because 74% of the shoppers on the platform looking for a phone plan are choosing budget-friendly carriers such as Mint Mobile over traditional providers.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Information that may have been exposed includes patient name, address, date of birth, medical record number, providers, diagnoses, medications, test results, images and other medical record information.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Doctors and other providers formed a new political action committee last year to contest the measure.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Families and providers are struggling because of a variety of factors, including the cost of living, restrictions on where childcare facilities can open, and the ongoing freeze in funding provided by the Colorado Childcare Assistance Program.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 8 May 2026
This can be accomplished by offering temporary assistance with qualified providers combined with zero-tolerance enforcement of existing anti-camping laws.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
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Although adept at large-volume production, the garment maker is responding to sourcing strategy shifts, as brands seek out faster turnarounds and closer collaboration with their suppliers.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Each store will also emphasize local and regional suppliers alongside national offerings.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Netflix leads all distributors with 35 total nominations across film and television, while Neon secured an impressive 21 film nominations despite being a smaller distributor.—
Jenzia Burgos,
StyleCaster,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 4 OG Brick After Brick is expected to be released on May 22 from Nike’s Snkrs app and select Jordan Brand retailers.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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There are many ways to buy gold coins online, but a few retailers shine for customer service, affordable shipping and ease of use.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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