Getting the message: communications systems rescue doctors from a sea of pink slips

Article Abstract:

A number of new message retrieval systems allow doctors to send and receive messages while seeing a patient. The basic units, which cost $375 to $600, can be leased or purchased. Most units include keyboards, printers, and the ability to send messages to units in other offices or across the country. Units range in size from a large calculator to a small typewriter. Messages can be typed in or simple messages may be sent by pushing a single button. A list of manufacturers and their products is included.

Telephone and telegraph apparatus, Innovations, Equipment and supplies, Digital communications, Communication in medicine, Medical communication

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RBRVS

Article Abstract:

Group medical practices increasingly are using resource-based relative value scales (RBRVS) to set the compensation of their physicians. RBRVS is a fair way to determine compensation amid a range of payer systems, group practice administrators say. RBRVS also helps group practices judge whether a managed care contract will adequately reimburse the practice for its services. Administrators can adjust RBRVS to reflect geographical differences in costs and compensation.

HEALTH SERVICES, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Health Plan Administration, Management, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Physicians, Medical professions, Health insurance industry, Group medical practice, Relative value scale payment systems (Medical care)

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