A Physician's Guide to Thriving in the New Managed Care Environment : Selecting the Right Strategy for Your Practice

Helps and protects physicians in today's managed care environment. Overviews the history of the managed care environment, and deflates myths about organizational requirements for managed care success. Looks at pros and cons of solo practice versus IPA, PHO, or group practice, and discusses entrepreneurial, legal, and regulatory characteristics of each model. The author has 25 years of experience analyzing integrated delivery systems that bring together doctors, hospitals, and insurance companies.