Group appointments have their benefits

Article Abstract:

Doctor Fullerton and McMillin, the two busiest physicians at Family Medical Center of North Garland, part of the Baylor Health Care System are using the drop-in group medical appointment model to meet the demands of the patients. Patients are asked to register in advance and a 90-minute group appointment is offered once a week to returning patients with chronic conditions, like arthritis, hypertension or diabetes.

Care and treatment, Hypertension, Patient satisfaction, Arthritis, Cookery for hypertensives

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Extra pay for quality care not easy money

Article Abstract:

Physicians are working hard to satisfy requirements to offer bonuses for quality care rather than knowing what they would be paid for their efforts. The California Association of Physician Groups organized a meeting on 8th July 2003 to pressurize some of the stateEs largest health plans to their payment formulas.

Product quality, HEALTH SERVICES, Health care industry, Quality management, Medical care quality

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Growing pains

Article Abstract:

Physicians must either refuse patients or expand their offices.

Management, Medical professions, Company business management

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