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A matter of concern

L BeSaw

    Texas Medicine
    |July 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Managed care expansion in Texas concerns physicians, with one-third citing it as a primary issue. Half of doctors surveyed report negative effects on patient care quality due to managed care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Medical Practice Administration
    • Health Policy

    Background:

    • Managed care is rapidly expanding throughout Texas.
    • Physicians express growing concerns regarding its influence on medical practices.
    • Concerns also exist about the potential impact on patient care quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess physician concerns about managed care in Texas.
    • To evaluate the perceived impact of managed care on patient care delivery.

    Main Methods:

    • The Texas Medical Association conducted its fourth survey of physicians.
    • Data was collected from a representative sample of Texas physicians.

    Main Results:

    • A significant portion of physicians (one-third) identify managed care as their foremost concern.

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  • Half of the surveyed physicians report that managed care has negatively affected patient care.
  • The findings highlight widespread physician apprehension regarding managed care's influence.

    • Conclusions:

    • Managed care expansion in Texas is a significant concern for physicians.
    • There is evidence suggesting managed care negatively impacts the quality of patient care.
    • Further investigation into physician-patient care dynamics within managed care is warranted.