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Any-willing provider laws: point and counter point

P R Loubeau1, V F Maher

  • 1Iona College Department of Health Care Programs, New Rochelle, New York, USA.

Medicine and Law
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Any Willing Provider Statutes aim to control healthcare costs by ensuring provider choice, impacting medical practice economics and patient care. This legislation addresses competitive disadvantages faced by US businesses due to high healthcare expenses.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Economics
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Medical Practice Management

Background:

  • Rising US healthcare costs create a competitive disadvantage for businesses.
  • Healthcare expenses are the third-highest cost category for US corporations.
  • Managed care systems are popular for cost control but often limit provider choice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the advantages and disadvantages of "Any Willing Provider" statutes.
  • To discuss the economic implications of this legislation for hospitals and private medical practices.
  • To examine the impact on patient care and the control of medical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing legislation and economic principles.
  • Analysis of potential impacts on healthcare providers and systems.
  • Examination of the American healthcare model for broader application.

Main Results:

  • "Any Willing Provider" legislation aims to prevent physician exclusion from managed care plans.
  • The statutes have significant economic implications for healthcare providers and institutions.
  • Potential effects on patient care and the future control of medical practice are explored.

Conclusions:

  • "Any Willing Provider" statutes represent a significant shift in healthcare regulation and provider-payer dynamics.
  • The legislation impacts the economic viability of medical practices and hospital systems.
  • Understanding these impacts is crucial for future healthcare planning and regulation.

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