title: The rise of physician-sponsored health plans: can they put doctors back in charge?
abstract: Congress is currently considering the American Medical Association and the American Hospital Association's proposed provider-sponsored organizations, which would possibly compete with MCOs. There are many reasons these plans have rapidly proceeded to the forefront of health plan innovation.
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authors.lastname: Bell
mesh_terms: D000573:American Hospital Association; D000574:American Medical Association; D019058:Community Networks / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D003406:Credentialing; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000592:standards; D010819:Physician's Role; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States; D014600:Utilization Review