How to avoid being dropped from managed care plans.
Unexplained, arbitrary termination of doctors from managed care plans is becoming more common in the United States. The action often has substantial financial impact on a medical practice and ends established doctor-patient relationships with very little notice. Can you do anything to minimize your risk of being dropped without cause? Dr Bailey, a plastic surgeon and attorney, offers some tips that may help you avoid a "Dear Doctor" letter.
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