Staying afloat

Article Abstract:

Many downtown medical practices were disrupted by the Apr 13, 1992, Chicago, IL, flood, which caused subway shutdowns, power outages and the evacuation of 250,000 from Chicago's Loop. Physicians who were evacuated from their practices had to wait as long as three weeks to re-enter. Few physicians carried flood insurance since business interruption insurance policies often exclude disruption due to flooding.

Chicago, Illinois, Natural disasters

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Rural cooperative: vertical integration is penetrating rural areas, where it's hoped that provider networks can keep delivery systems afloat while improving public health

Article Abstract:

Hundreds of rural health networks are springing up across the US, frequently financed in part by government money. The networks, comprised of physician practices, hospitals and insurers, offer a variety of medical services at a single location and may aid medically underserved areas. However, they may be vulnerable to antitrust litigation and there is no proof that they improve patient outcomes.

Hospitals, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Hospital and medical service plans, Medical Care Insurance, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Innovations, Health insurance, Managed care plans (Medical care), Rural health services, Rural areas

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You can't predict disasters, but you can be prepared

Article Abstract:

Physicians in private practice can take a variety of actions to prepare for a disaster, such as the flood in Chicago, Il, on Apr 13, 1992. For example, back up fuel sources can be purchased. In addition, physicians can select in advance an alternative site for a temporary practice. Contacting patients is the most important thing a physician can do to maintain the practice during a disaster.

Medical offices

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