title: The Nordstrom's of medical practices.
abstract: While managed care has been touted as potentially putting an end to the private practice of medicine, the area of elective surgery is in a position to thrive. Plastic surgery practices and surgicenters are ideally positioned to provide superior patient care, providing a smart blend of old-fashioned service and state-of-the-art surgical care. Coupled with a current interest in facility accreditation, private practices and surgicenters are poised to enjoy a bright future.
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D009817:Office Management / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013518:Surgery, Plastic / Q000458:organization & administration*