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Guidelines for physician contracting with alternative delivery systems.

W R Kucera, J P Marren

    The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
    |December 6, 1987
    PubMed
    Summary

    Physicians joining alternative healthcare systems like Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) need to assess operational efficiency. Key contract considerations include termination, data submission, and legal compliance for effective participation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Medical Economics
    • Health Policy

    Background:

    • The healthcare landscape is increasingly shaped by alternative delivery systems such as HMOs and PPOs.
    • Physicians face growing pressure to engage with these managed care organizations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To inform physicians about critical factors when considering participation in managed care organizations.
    • To highlight essential contractual elements for physicians contracting with HMOs, PPOs, or IPAs.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of key contractual provisions relevant to physician participation in managed care.
    • Identification of essential information physicians require for evaluating organizational capacity.

    Main Results:

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    • Physicians must evaluate an organization's efficiency and effectiveness before joining.
    • Crucial contract terms include termination, data submission, discipline, legal compliance, and dispute resolution.

    Conclusions:

    • Informed decision-making requires thorough understanding of managed care contracts.
    • Physicians need to be aware of specific clauses to protect their practice and ensure compliance.