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Physician practice management companies

L R Burns1

  • 1Department of Health Care Systems, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA.

Health Care Management Review
|November 14, 1997
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Physician practice management companies (PPMCs) offer a new partnership model for doctors within integrated systems. However, their potential benefits for physicians are currently not fully realized, requiring further research and management attention.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Health Economics
  • Physician Partnerships

Background:

  • Physicians are increasingly sought by insurers and hospitals for integrated delivery systems.
  • Physician practice management companies (PPMCs) represent a novel integration option for medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the emergence and current status of physician practice management companies (PPMCs).
  • To assess the realized promise and potential of PPMCs for physicians.
  • To highlight the need for managerial and research focus on PPMCs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of market trends.
  • Examination of supply and demand factors influencing PPMC formation.
  • Assessment of PPMC contracting potential.

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Main Results:

  • PPMCs have formed due to various market factors.
  • The initial promise of PPMCs for physicians has not yet been fully achieved.
  • PPMCs demonstrate significant potential as physician networks for negotiations.

Conclusions:

  • Physician practice management companies (PPMCs) require further investigation.
  • Managerial attention is needed to optimize PPMC performance.
  • The contracting capabilities of PPMCs warrant continued research and development.