Physicians' right to negotiate isn't worth it

Article Abstract:

A health reform law sponsored by George J. Mitchell may be compared with the British system, under which the British Medical Assn negotiates with the government concerning physicians' payments. Neither negotiating rights nor tort reform will be guaranteed under a Democratic administration run by trial lawyers. The Mitchell bill calls for a health expenditure board with 11 members, including one representative of the health professions. The AMA would be under pressure to represent large and small specialty groups.

Legislative bodies, Laws, regulations and rules, Social policy, Health care reform, United States. Congress. House, Mitchell, George J.

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Must we be forced into price negotiations?

Article Abstract:

The United States is deciding on the course to follow in health care reform, and physicians need to take part in decision making, especially in negotiating fees. The American Medical Association, at its 1992 annual meeting, passed a resolution favoring participation in all aspects of planning for medical care policy. However, Federal Trade Commission interpretation of antitrust law prohibits physicians from negotiating fee schedules. Government management of physician fees in other countries is outlined.

Planning, American Medical Association, Medical policy, Health policy

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Beware: the blessing of an MSO can turn into a curse

Article Abstract:

Physicians who band together to contract with managed-care groups often seek the services of a management-service organization (MSO). But MSOs, when they can no longer support a physician organization's growth, are likely to sell that organization, and its buyers are likely to want to renegotiate the organization's management contract. Physicians must learn to self-administer their groups or, at least, make management contracts as binding as possible.

HEALTH SERVICES, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners, Physicians & Surgeons, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists), Medical Administrators, Management, Health care industry, Health services administrators

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