Specialists share in Mass. Blues bonus plan

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MassachusettsE largest health insurer, Blue Cross Blue Shield has created a new bonus plan that rewards physicians based on both quality and cost control to incorporate specialists into the payment plan. The plan officials stated that larger multispecial groups that are serving more than 8500 HMO Blue members would be eligible for up to a10 percent bonus above the normal fee schedule, which are expected to share the bonuses with the individual physicians.

Strategy & planning, Planning, Company business planning, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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Cost awareness has limited effect on prescribing habits

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A recent study revealed that many physicians do not know the cost of common prescription drugs and the education efforts about insurance coverage, and low-cost alternatives only slightly improved their awareness level and prescribing habits. One of the driving forces behind the study was the belief that physicians could play a role in keeping costs down.

Drugs, Practice, Medical care, Cost of, Health care costs, Prescriptions (Drugs), Insurance

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Ripe for refinancing

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Physicians can save money by refinancing their personal and business loans because of lower interest rates.

Personal credit institutions, Nondepository Credit Intermediation, Lending Services, Medical professions, Loans

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