title: They may want to take charge, but can physicians really organize?
abstract: Current managed care network models include physician organizations (POs) and fully integrated regional groups (FIRGs). Proper organization of such networks requires a sequence of essential organizational decisions. If physicians are to organize properly, they must avoid three major pitfalls. Of these, the loss of autonomy is the greatest threat. The proper fit of organizational structure with the founders can assist the entire process significantly.
authors.affiliation: Resource Group, Ltd., Dallas, Texas, USA.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D003659:Decision Making, Organizational; D017598:Efficiency, Organizational; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010819:Physician's Role; D011216:Practice Management, Medical; D017009:Professional Autonomy; D011362:Professional Corporations / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States