Not selling out

Article Abstract:

An increasing number of physicians are contracting with Cornerstone Physician Corp. because of the autonomy the company grants them in running their practices when they join. The Irvine, CA-based physician management company has signed multiyear contracts with physicians groups in Zanesville, OH, and Tucson, AZ, and is in the final stages of negotiating contracts with two southern Virginia physician groups. Analysts question whether Conerstone will still be able to provide the operative leeway to its affiliated physicians once it becomes a publicly traded company in 1997.

Health care industry, Group medical practice, Cornerstone Physician Corp.

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Through greatest adversity comes greatest progress

Article Abstract:

Challenges for physicians with the advent of managed care include lessening physician autonomy, adequate compensation and changing accountability standards. Solutions lie in the ability of physicians to be strong decisionmakers and share their knowledge for greater efficiency. The American Medical Assn and the Medical Group Management Assn are working together to create changes.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, HEALTH SERVICES, Professional Organizations, Medical Associations, Column, Medical care, Medical societies

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