Doctors in groups may lose control with managed care - survey

Article Abstract:

The number of medical groups has stopped increasing, but the number of physicians in group practice continues to grow, according to an AMA survey. Groups contracting with physician provider organizations rose from 56% in 1988 to 69% in 1991, and the number contracting with health maintenance organizations also rose. Observers predict that individual physicians will continue to lose control over their practice as managed care principles prevail. Statistics are presented on the size and makeup of medical groups.

Surveys, Public opinion, Managed care plans (Medical care)

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Pay hikes for most doctors in groups lag behind inflation

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Salary increases for doctors in some specialties did not keep up with the inflation rate of 4.2% in 1991, according to a survey by the Medical Group Management Assn. Pay increased 3.7%. for family physicians, 1.85% for internists and less than .5% for obstetricians-gynecologists. Largest increases, over 10%, were reported for anesthesiologists and neurologists. Surgeons' compensation rose 47% in five years, while family physicians' pay increased only 19%. Other statistics from the survey are included.

Compensation and benefits, Physicians, Medical professions

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Hospitals look to bringing in physician groups

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Hospitals and groups of physicians will combine in the future, according to predictions by Robert Rosenfield, a health care lawyer. One of the speakers at a seminar for hospital administrators and other executives in the medical care field, Rosenfield cautions that doctors are reluctant to lose control over their practice. He suggests planning integration with collaboration models in which physicians are either employees or independent contractors.

Hospital and medical service plans, Human resource management, Forecasts and trends, Hospitals

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