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L BeSaw

    Texas Medicine
    |April 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Managed care is changing medicine in Laredo. Pediatric allergists and otolaryngologists face shifts due to preferred provider organizations and upcoming health maintenance organizations (HMOs).

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical economics
    • Healthcare management

    Background:

    • Solo medical practices in Laredo have been the norm for two decades.
    • The healthcare landscape is evolving due to managed care.
    • Physicians in Laredo are anticipating significant changes in medical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the impending impact of managed care on solo medical practices in Laredo.
    • To inform physicians about the changing dynamics of healthcare delivery.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative observation of market trends.
    • Analysis of managed care penetration in Laredo.

    Main Results:

    • Preferred provider organizations (PPOs) currently hold approximately 20% of the Laredo market.
  • Health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and capitation models are projected to increase.

    • Conclusions:

    • The traditional solo practice model in Laredo is threatened by the rise of managed care.
    • Physicians must adapt to new healthcare delivery and payment models.
    • The future of medicine in Laredo will be shaped by managed care organizations.