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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
Two chemical plants that had been their main providers of raw materials to produce plastic syringes and dialysis components were struck and destroyed.
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Bassam Hatoum, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The company also covers rust and corrosion damage, which is common in Florida’s humid coastal climate and sometimes excluded by other providers.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This marked the 32nd launch from the Space Coast this year from all launch providers, with SpaceX responsible for 27 of them, including earlier this week the first Falcon Heavy launch since 2024.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Home health care services can help people with medications, wound care, physical therapy and other needs, with providers staying for a few hours or all day long.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Insurance coverage restrictions, providers’ financial constraints, and difficult transportation logistics hinder vaccine access for many patients, especially rural Americans and less mobile seniors.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Greater awareness—from employers, patients, and providers alike—can help identify problems earlier and protect the resources that health plans are meant to provide.
—Fennemore, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Bassam Hatoum, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
If these safeguards advance, why is the emphasis not on reforming underlying financing practices—including deferred interest and retroactive interest models—rather than further burdening providers who are attempting to offer patients a lawful payment pathway when traditional coverage fails them?
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 1 May 2026
The company also covers rust and corrosion damage, which is common in Florida’s humid coastal climate and sometimes excluded by other providers.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 1 May 2026
This marked the 32nd launch from the Space Coast this year from all launch providers, with SpaceX responsible for 27 of them, including earlier this week the first Falcon Heavy launch since 2024.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
Home health care services can help people with medications, wound care, physical therapy and other needs, with providers staying for a few hours or all day long.
—Alexiah Syrai Olsen, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Insurance coverage restrictions, providers’ financial constraints, and difficult transportation logistics hinder vaccine access for many patients, especially rural Americans and less mobile seniors.
—Michael C. Burgess, STAT, 30 Apr. 2026
Greater awareness—from employers, patients, and providers alike—can help identify problems earlier and protect the resources that health plans are meant to provide.
—Fennemore, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In November 2024, Councilmembers Monica Rodriguez and Bob Blumenfield introduced a motion calling for the city to explore bypassing LAHSA and contracting directly with service providers, citing concerns about fragmentation and accountability.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for providers
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Microscopic pieces of that salmon DNA are then sold by ingredient suppliers to brands and cosmetic chemists who blend PDRN with other active ingredients in their formulas.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of 2022, the world rushed to diversify its fuel suppliers.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 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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Condé Nast Traveler may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers.—
Anita Bhagwandas,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Apr. 2026
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Grillo’s, the brand behind the new Burt’s Bees flavor, is sold at grocery retailers like Walmart and Kroger.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Providers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/providers. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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