Quality assurance prenatal systems reduce risk for OBs

Article Abstract:

The use of practice guidelines, lists, and office management systems is reducing the cost of malpractice insurance for obstetricians and gynecologists. For example, in 1992, 35% of malpractice insurance firms lowered their premiums an average of 8.3%. One quality assurance program, Prenatal Care, includes such features as detailed patient questionnaires, physician and staff training materials and information materials for patients. Two insurance companies are offering a 15% rebate to physicians who use the program. Prenatal Care costs $500 per system and $5.40 per patient for materials.

Insurance agents, brokers, & service, Standards, Finance, Prenatal care, Insurance, Obstetricians, Medical malpractice insurance

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Pooling your purchasing power

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Group purchasing organizations (GPOs) can help physicians save money, and in a competitive environment such as Southern California, this is a necessity. The groups pool physicians' purchasing so that they can get lower prices on equipment and supplies. HealthNet Systems Inc, for example, has created a network system for individual physicians. It also instructs the physicians on how to use the contracts with suppliers to save money and teaches them inventory management techniques such as streamlining ordering and handling of equipment.

Management, Usage, Marketing, Group purchasing organizations, HealthNet Systems Inc.

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Information disarray? Intranets may offer an accessible way to use different computer systems

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Physicians are rushing to develop intranets to effectively manage the maze of electronic clinical information systems. Intranets are internal information networks that use Internet protocols and standards and Web software. The Mayo Clinic and other healthcare institutions use intranets to link their workers, but physicians such as Virginia Neurological Institute Pres Neal Kassell believes that an intranet specifically for physicians could meet 80% of their clinical needs and all of their administrative needs.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, Innovations, Health care industry, Internet services, Telecommunications systems, Information services, Telecommunication systems

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