The questions should revolve around how these organizations will impact the physician’s patients and practice. The questions include:
• What must a practice do to participate?
• What care protocol or guidelines have been established and will I have flexibility to take clinical judgment into account?
• What bonuses are available and what changes will be required to achieve them?
• Will insurers encourage patients to go to my practice?
• What will the insurer do to meet the goals of the ACO or PCMH and what kind of data will be provided?
• How will outlier patients be taken into account?
More Articles on Practice Management:
3 Reasons Why Physicians Should Care About Costs
MGMA Gives 6 Medical Practice Management Awards
Physician Compensation in Private Practice: 3 Key Thoughts
At the Becker’s 32nd Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, taking place October 29-31 in Chicago, ASC leaders, surgeons and healthcare executives will explore strategies to drive growth, enhance operational performance, navigate reimbursement challenges and prepare for the future of ambulatory surgery. Apply for complimentary registration now.
