Safe Harbors: doctors score symbolic win

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The federal government has revised regulations governing anti-kickback protections for provider-sponsored organizations (PSO). However, doctors are likely to experience little impact as a result of the changes. The safe harbor revisions are divided into two categories. The first set protects enrollment incentives and the second protects price-reduction agreements. The regulations lack a clear definition of a PSO and as a result physicians have many questions regarding which capitated arrangements qualify for protected status.

Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors, Health Regulation, Laws, regulations and rules, Physicians, Medical professions, Incentives (Business), Medical law, Medical fees

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Doctors advised to listen when patients speak on health care

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Many organizations are targeting patient satisfaction in an effort to stay competitive in the health care market. More than 80% of health care industry officials surveyed said that consumers affect decisions made regarding policy, operations and investment. Of consumers surveyed, three out of four said that the health care industry is beginning to respond to their preferences.

Management, Patient satisfaction, Quality management

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