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Issue Date: October 1997
Under New Rules, PSOs Offer Significant Opportunities, But Experts Advise Caution
For physicians seeking new organizational options, the recently enacted Balanced Budget Act of 1997 may be among the most significant legislation ever passed. Signed into law in August, the act allows provider-sponsored organizations (PSOs) to function like HMOs, without the solvency requirements now imposed by the states.
Physicians
Capitation Rules of Thumb
Readers often tell us that capitated contracts are among the most troubling issues they face. How can they evaluate whether the proposed rates are reasonable, they ask. What kind of information system will they need, if any? What pitfalls should they avoid? What type of capitation should they consider: primary
Managed Care Moves Into New York City
Bucking a tradition of independence, a rising number of New York City physicians are forming or joining medical groups, or selling their practices to physician practice management companies (PPMCs). The force behind these changes is increasing managed care market penetration.
“This is a part of the country where doctors
Harvard Professor Recommends ‘Focused Factories’ for Health Care
Q: Congratulations on your book Market-Driven Health Care. It is being discussed widely among physician leaders, in part because it offers an alternative approach to the current system of health care rationing and managed care organizations run by large corporations.
Individual PPMC Stocks Bear Watching
This column discusses the challenges facing physicians who are considering an affiliation with PPMCs.
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