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Brother, can you paradigm; creative doctors can get on top of health system changes

Article Abstract:

Doctors must understand that reforms in health care delivery are imminent, and they must evaluate their options for becoming part of a managed care system. It is expected that between 75% and 90% of health care delivery systems in the US will be affected by health care reforms, and physicians should learn how the financing and delivery systems work in a managed care environment. Doctors should select an integrated system that meets their financial and professional needs, and if necessary, establish their own physician/hospital groups.

Health Planning, Preferred Provider Health Plans, Health aspects, Network management systems, Services, American Medical Association, Health care reform, Preferred provider organizations (Medical care)

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Market gains for physicians?

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Physician-run plans and provider-sponsored organizations (PSO) are expected to gain considerable clout in the healthcare industry in 1996, according to representatives at the National Leadership Conference. Concerns over the quality of patient care offered by health maintenance organizations and preferred-provider organizations are causing physicians to form their own networks. Investors and physician management companies are eager to support PSOs as doctors affect about 85% of healthcare costs.

Health Care, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Medical care, Practice, Physicians, Medical professions, Health insurance, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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MedPartners, Caremark merge into $4.4 billion firm

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MedPartners/Mullikin Inc has bought out Caremark International Inc for $2.5 billion. The deal in May 1996, forms a group with 7,250 doctors and $4.4 billion in projected annual revenue. The new company, MedPartners Inc, will be able to compete with HMOs because of global capitation and direct contracting in key markets.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Group medical practice, Capitated payment systems (Medical care), Caremark International Inc., MedPartners/Mullikin Inc.

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