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Differences in practice characteristics of capitation and PPO provider dentists
J B Bramson1, D E Noskin, J D Ruesch
1Council on Dental Practice, American Dental Association, Chicago, USA.
Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|March 12, 1998
Summary
This study examines dentists in managed care plans. It details practice characteristics for dentists in capitation and preferred provider organization (PPO) plans.
Area of Science:
- Dental Practice Management
- Healthcare Economics
- Managed Care Dentistry
Background:
- The 1995 Managed Care Marketplace Information Survey provides insights into dental practice operations.
- This article is the final in a three-part series analyzing the survey data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the practice characteristics of dentists participating in capitation plans.
- To analyze the practice characteristics of dentists participating in preferred provider organization (PPO) plans.
Main Methods:
- Data compilation from the 1995 Managed Care Marketplace Information Survey.
- Analysis of practice characteristics specific to dentists in capitation and PPO arrangements.
Main Results:
- Dentists in capitation plans exhibit distinct practice characteristics.
- Dentists in PPO plans also show unique practice characteristics compared to non-managed care dentists.
- Key differences in operational aspects were identified between dentists in different managed care models.
Conclusions:
- Understanding practice characteristics is crucial for dentists navigating managed care.
- The findings offer valuable data for dentists considering or currently involved in capitation and PPO plans.
- This research contributes to the understanding of the evolving dental marketplace.