Power notebook

Article Abstract:

Hospitals are struggling against managed care systems that threaten to take market share away from them. In 1995, power in health care is established by the creation of a marketwide network of primary care physicians, the control of covered lives, the location of facilities and the cost-effective management of chronic diseases. An integrated health delivery system with sustainable power is one in which the provider network is willing to give up some of its power to hospitals and physicians.

Medical Services NEC, Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

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The confidence gap

Article Abstract:

Hospital executives report a lack of strategic confidence on major healthcare issues, whereas managed care and medical group executives report fewer lapses in confidence. Hospital executives lack control over the main drivers of healthcare issues, such as patient care and costs. Hospital executives are concerned about Medicare and Medicaid contracting and measuring the quality of patient care. Information technology issues top the list of concerns for all three groups of executives.

Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers, Health Plan Administration, Cover Story, Surveys, Executives, Health insurance industry, Health services administrators, Group medical practice

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Caveat emptor

Article Abstract:

Hospitals and health systems should consider a variety of factors before purchasing a physician practice. Managing a physician practice requires proven management experience, a committment to long term goals and the provision of productivity incentives for physicians. The market for physician practices is competitive as doctors have a variety of options for practice acquisition.

Health Care, Health Care and Social Assistance, Offices & clinics of medical doctors, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Purchasing, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Physicians (General practice), General practitioners, Health systems agencies

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