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Strength in numbers

L BeSaw

    Texas Medicine
    |November 26, 1998
    PubMed
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    Houston physicians created their own integrated health system and insurance company to regain control over patient care. This physician-led initiative addresses frustrations with managed care gatekeeping and administrative burdens.

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    Area of Science:

    • Health Services Research
    • Medical Economics
    • Physician Advocacy

    Background:

    • Managed care introduced administrative burdens and physician control limitations.
    • Physicians experienced challenges with gatekeeping, preauthorization, and reimbursement.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the formation of a physician-owned integrated health care delivery system.
    • To address physician dissatisfaction with existing managed care models.

    Main Methods:

    • Formation of a physician-owned integrated health care delivery system.
    • Establishment of a proprietary insurance company by physicians.

    Main Results:

    • Physicians took direct action to control patient care delivery.
  • A new integrated health care model was created to bypass managed care restrictions.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physician-led initiatives can create alternative health care delivery systems.
    • Empowering physicians can lead to innovative solutions in healthcare management.