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Issue Date: April 1998
Seeking Job Alternatives and More Income, Physicians Pursue Advanced Degrees
More physicians are pursuing graduate business degrees, spurred by the market domination of managed care organizations, an increase in the number of medical group practices, and the growing prevalence of physician practice management companies (PPMCs). Some doctors are seeking a business education out of frustration with how managed care, with
We’re Hearing About Uncertainty Among Physicians
Every day, we hear from some six to eight physicians on our toll-free telephone line. Many of them are expressing uncertainty about their economic future in mature managed care markets.
To hear this theme so often is intriguing. In my long career as a physician, I’ve learned
States Tinkering With Health Plan Liability
Dozens of state legislatures are debating proposals this year that would amend laws prohibiting patients from suing health plans. By early summer, these legislatures may pass laws that allow patients greater access to courts when they are injured by a decision of an HMO, observers say.
Patients in many
Medicare Fraud: It’s Costly for the Government and Risky for Physicians
First of two parts
Few physicians scheme to defraud the Medicare program. A physician’s intent, however, doesn’t interest the government in Medicare fraud and abuse investigations because, to indict or convict, the federal government doesn’t need to prove intent.
Since more than $500 million pours
GE Health Director Calls for More Interaction Between Purchasers, Providers
Q: Dr. Galvin, please tell us how your background led you from medical school to become director of corporate health care for a huge multinational corporation.
A:After graduating from medical school, I trained as a general internist in Boston and stayed there during six years of practice. While
Committee Creates Two New Safe Harbors
Earlier this year, a committee of federal officials and health care policy experts agreed on an outline for a rule that would create two safe harbors to the federal Anti-kickback Statute. When the rule is issued, it is expected that its content will be based on the committee’s
PPMC Acquisition Pace Remains Strong
The pace of acquisitions among physician practice management companies has not been slowed by recent negative news about PPMCs. Through Feb. 10, these companies have announced 54 clinic affiliations this year; roughly 80% involved multispecialty or primary care clinics. Oak Tree Medical Inc., in Flushing, N.Y., accounted for almost
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