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How to play by H.S.A. rules and still win.

S B Enright

    Medical Economics
    |May 9, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians in Minnesota established the Physicians Health Force (P.H.F.) to collaborate with Health Systems Agencies (H.S.A.). This cooperative model improved communication and trust between medical professionals and the community.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Public Health Policy
    • Physician Collaboration

    Background:

    • Health Systems Agencies (H.S.A.) were established to oversee healthcare.
    • Physician engagement with H.S.A.s initially faced challenges.
    • Minnesota physicians sought a collaborative approach rather than an adversarial one.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the formation and structure of the Physicians Health Force (P.H.F.) in Minnesota.
    • To evaluate the impact of physician committees on H.S.A. cooperation.
    • To assess the evolution of physician-community relations through the P.H.F. model.

    Main Methods:

    • The Physicians Health Force (P.H.F.) was established, mirroring H.S.A. structures.
    • P.H.F. committees were formed in parallel with H.S.A. committees and task forces.
    • Physicians involved with H.S.A.s also became ex-officio members of the P.H.F.

    Main Results:

    • Physician groups, initially met with skepticism, demonstrated increasing cooperation.
    • The P.H.F. structure facilitated parallel action with H.S.A. initiatives.
    • Physician membership in H.S.A.s provided direct input and collaboration.

    Conclusions:

    • The Physicians Health Force (P.H.F.) model fostered improved communication between physicians and H.S.A.s.
    • This collaborative approach has been recognized for enhancing community relations.
    • The P.H.F. demonstrates a successful strategy for physician integration into health system governance.

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