Primary care hit in Medicare visit work-value revision

Article Abstract:

Physicians will be reimbursed less for follow-up inpatient consultations under Medicare in 1993 because of changes in the resource-based relative value scale. The relative value units of work for office visits and consultations have been downgraded on the grounds that the amount of work performed is the same for short and long visits. The Health Care Financing Administration says that the change will motivate physicians to spend more time with patients who have serious medical problems.

Admin. of social & manpower programs, Laws, regulations and rules, Prices and rates, Medicare, Relative value scale payment systems (Medical care)

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Organized approach key to salary system

Article Abstract:

Three key elements comprise effective salary administration systems, and help physicians compensate their office employees fairly. First, pay differences should be logical, and tied to differences in factors such as hours worked, responsibility and educational background. Second, salaries should be competitive with those paid for similar positions in other local medical offices. Finally, job responsibilities should be clear, and performance should be objectively measured.

Methods, Management, Human resource management, Compensation and benefits, Medical personnel, Compensation management, Medical offices, Bonuses

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Merger launches group practice association powerhouse

Article Abstract:

The American Group Practice Assn and Unified Medical Group Assn have merged and formed the American Medical Group Assn (AMGA). The new association represents the largest physician and multispecialty group practices involved in managed care. Dr. James L. Reinertsen is the president of AMGA and president and CEO of HealthSystem of Minnesota.

Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Group medical practice, American Group Practice Assn., Unified Medical Group Assn., American Medical Group Assn.

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