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Paul M. Ellwood Jr. (born 16 July 1926) is a prominent figure in American health care. Often referred to as the father of the health maintenance organization he not only coined the term he also played a role in bringing about structural changes to the American health care system to simultaneously control cost and promote health by replacing fee-for-service with prepaid comprehensive care. The term HMO was coined by Dr. Paul M. Ellwood Jr. in a January 1970 Fortune Magazine article.