The move to value-based case is making it increasingly difficult for physicians to remain as independent practices, according to a new infographic by Intermedix.
Many physicians are considering alternative practice models, including selling their practice to hospital systems. However, according to the Health Care Transformation Task Force, five out of the top six reasons doctors dislike hospital employment have to do with loss of practice control. Forming a professional partnership is another alternative that provides physicians with group negotiation power and operational support without compromising ownership or management autonomy.
The infographic examines how a supergroup can help physicians maintain independence and achieve practice success.
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Not in recent history has the outcome of a U.S. presidential election portended so much for the healthcare industry. Will the Trump administration repeal or replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA)? What will be the fate of MACRA? Will Medicare and Medicaid survive?
These and other uncertainties compound an already daunting landscape that is steering healthcare organizations toward value-based care and alternative payment models and challenging them to up their quality game.
Healthcare Trends & Forecasts in 2017: Performance Expectations for the Healthcare Industry, HIN’s 13th annual business forecast, is designed to support healthcare C-suite planning during this historic transition as leaders prepare for both a new year and new presidential leadership.
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