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Managed care and risk management

P A Plumeri1

  • 1Lofft & Plumeri, Linwood, New Jersey, USA.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|January 24, 1998
PubMed
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Physicians face new legal risks in managed care medicine. This guide introduces managed care, risk management strategies, and addresses managed care organization liability and Employee Retirement Insurance and Security Act (ERISA) issues.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Law
  • Healthcare Management
  • Risk Management

Background:

  • Managed care medicine introduces novel legal challenges for physicians.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for navigating the current healthcare landscape.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide physicians with an introduction to managed care and associated legal risks.
  • To outline risk management strategies for practicing physicians within managed care settings.
  • To address the liability of managed care organizations, including Employee Retirement Insurance and Security Act (ERISA) considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Review of legal principles and risk management frameworks relevant to managed care.
  • Analysis of medical malpractice within the context of managed care organizations.

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  • Examination of legal precedents and developing issues related to managed care liability.

    • Main Results:

    • Managed care introduces specific medical malpractice risks for physicians.
    • Effective risk management strategies can mitigate potential liabilities.
    • Managed care organizations face increasing scrutiny regarding their liability, particularly concerning ERISA.

    Conclusions:

    • Physicians must be aware of and prepared for the legal risks inherent in managed care.
    • Proactive risk management is essential for protecting both physicians and patients.
    • Navigating ERISA issues is a critical component of managed care organization liability.