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Physician practice reengineering as attributed to managed care contracting.

J M Kiel1

  • 1Department of Health Management Systems, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, USA.

Managed Care Interface
|February 24, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Capitation offers a cost-effective healthcare payment model. Physicians must understand contract details beyond reimbursement when partnering with managed care organizations (MCOs) for successful agreements.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Economics
  • Medical Practice Management

Background:

  • Fee-for-service models are being challenged by capitation.
  • Managed care organizations (MCOs) are increasingly prevalent in healthcare delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight key considerations for physicians contracting with MCOs.
  • To emphasize factors beyond reimbursement influencing contract success.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of healthcare payment models.
  • Review of managed care contracting principles.

Main Results:

  • Capitation presents a financially sound alternative to fee-for-service.
  • Contractual success depends on multifaceted considerations, not solely reimbursement.

Conclusions:

  • Physicians need comprehensive understanding of MCO contracts.
  • Strategic evaluation of all contract terms is crucial for practice viability.

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