A survey of psychiatric group practice administrators: what does the future hold

Twenty Psychiatric Group Practice (PGP) Administrators were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of PGP's, and their opinions were sought regarding the future of such groups. Their responses are examined in this article. Many of the current factors in the healthcare environment that may influence the expansion of PGP's are detailed. The result is a prediction of a trend toward PGP's in the future.