title: The HMO physician as team player.
abstract: For HMOs to function most effectively, physicians and support staff need to work together as teams. Successful teamwork requires a high degree of communication and coordination, attributes that are often lacking unless the HMO has decentralized authority and nurtures effective teamwork. This article describes barriers that impede teamwork, and focuses on specific steps that can be taken to enhance the team environment in a prepaid group practice.
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Silversin
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Kornacki
mesh_terms: D006125:Group Practice, Prepaid / Q000458:organization & administration; D006279:Health Maintenance Organizations / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010819:Physician's Role; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce