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Physician networking--a competitive alternative.

R G Cowart

    The Medical Staff Counselor
    |January 4, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Physicians are forming networks to maintain independence against corporate medicine. These physician networks offer an alternative to large group practices and corporate employment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Economics

    Background:

    • Increasing competition in healthcare.
    • Physicians seeking to retain independence.
    • Concerns regarding the "corporatization" of medicine.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore physician networks as an alternative to corporate healthcare models.
    • To analyze the role of physician networks in maintaining physician autonomy.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of physician network structures.
    • Comparative study of network models versus traditional employment.

    Main Results:

    • Physician networks provide a viable alternative to corporate employment.
    • Networks facilitate physician independence and reduce bureaucratic overhead.

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    Conclusions:

    • Physician networks are a growing competitive force.
    • They offer a sustainable model for independent medical practice.