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Pediatricians are benefiting significantly from managed care plans. This study allows physicians to compare their managed care involvement and income with peers.
Area of Science:
- Health Economics
- Pediatric Practice Management
Background:
- Managed care has altered healthcare reimbursement structures.
- Understanding its impact on pediatricians is crucial for practice viability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze pediatrician earnings within managed care.
- To provide comparative data on managed care participation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of the Medical Economics Continuing Survey data.
- Comparison of pediatrician financial outcomes across managed care models.
Main Results:
- Pediatricians are identified as major beneficiaries of managed care.
- Data facilitates comparison of managed care participation and earnings.
Conclusions:
- Managed care arrangements appear financially advantageous for pediatricians.
- Physicians can benchmark their practice performance against national trends.
Abstract:
Pediatricians are among the big gainers from managed care, according to the latest Medical Economics Continuing Survey. These findings will let you compare your managed-care participation and earnings with those of your colleagues.