Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
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Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am. · Jan 2012
ReviewGastroenterologists and the triple aim: how to become accountable.
US medicine is fragmented and economically unsustainable and has vast opportunities for quality improvement. A current solution is to create large accountable care organizations. ⋯ The pay-off in improved patient care and financial stability can be substantial. This article discusses a proposed evolution toward clinical service line management that might be achieved by an independent single specialty practice.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am. · Jan 2012
ReviewMedical practice integration: going big in private practice.
Historically, gastroenterologists entered into solo, small group, or academic practices. The current economic environment and looming regulatory mandates have led to gastroenterologists integrating into large, single-specialty groups to acquire costly practice infrastructure, gain negotiating leverage with health plans, promote high-quality care, and benefit from professional practice management. ⋯ The decision to integrate into a large practice will also be affected by local practice patterns and regulatory issues. For these and other reasons, gastroenterologists are going big in private practice.
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Gastrointest. Endosc. Clin. N. Am. · Jan 2012
ReviewA letter to fellows: transitioning from training into practice in uncertain times.
The end of training marks the beginning of learning. Moving into practice is exciting, and there are good opportunities. ⋯ Each person has an ideal practice. Choose your new practice setting with your eyes wide open, especially regarding new changes that are expected with health care reform.