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Issue Date: September 15, 2000
IOM Report Shows How Collaboration Can Enhance Care Quality
This article discusses the organizational options physicians can pursue in building a large group practice. Specifically, in discussing a report from the Institute of Medicine, the article focuses on collaborative arrangements that do not spark antitrust scrutiny yet help plans achieve the benefits inherent in large group practices.
Specialized Pathology Services Enhance Efficiency and Quality
This article discusses the value of gastrointestinal centers of excellence in enhancing quality of care. Such centers, considered a niche business, are seeking acceptance by managed care providers because of their high quality performance and lower costs.
Specialist Interested in Specialty Network
This article answers a reader's query about expanding his 8-member ENT practice into a single-specialty network. The response discusses how to examine strategic goals, the local market, the payer mix, and the personal goals of the physicians involved.
Cardiology Practice Moves Into the Information Age
This article discusses the importance of computer technology in managing physician practices. Specifically, it looks at how a large cardiology practice in Indianapolis developed a point-of-service clinical information system that goes beyond existing EMR and CPR systems and the benefits of using the system.
Practice Management Expert Highlights the Importance of Coding Compliance
This interview focuses on coding compliance. It suggests steps physicians can take to ensure that they are complying with federal coding guidelines and what to expect if they are audited by the HCFA.
Administration of Global Fee Plans
This article discusses the theories behind global pricing and how to develop global pricing fees for an episode of care by giving specific examples of how this pricing methodology works in practice.
HIPAA Paves the Way for E-Business
This article discusses the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act and how its requirements will affect physician practices. It looks at the benefits of complying with the act, such as eliminating redundant planning efforts and reduced costs, as well as speeding up the transition to e-business.
Firm Offers Management Data Online
This article discusses how some Internet companies are helping physicians manage their practices. Specifically, it looks at the services provided by VPManager.com, which range from practice and coding assessments, to regulation compliance, and more.
Reform Aimed at Prompt Payment Will Require More Effort
This editorial discusses the slow-paying (or nonpaying) habits of some HMOs, and the need for prompt-payment provisions in any managed care legislative reform efforts.
Physicians Urged To Act When Payments Slow
The article looks at the effect HMO payment-delay tactics are having on physician practices and discusses steps physicians can take to counteract them. It also discusses the legislative efforts some states are taking to solve this problem.
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