PPHP founder talks of medicine's future. Interview by Elaine S. Herrmann and Maria T. Montesano

The Pennsylvania Medical Society's Board of Trustees in March approved a recommendation to fully support and endorse the goals of the Pennsylvania Physician Healthcare Plan, Inc. Also known as PPHP, the plan aims to be the commonwealth's first statewide, physician-owned managed care organization. Gary C. Brown, MD, a Wyndmoor ophthalmologist, is the founder and driving force of PPHP. Shortly after the board action, Dr. Brown spoke with us about the concept of physician control, his involvement with PPHP, and the organization's chances of success.