Practice or medical management: which key to success?
Reich, P.R.
Managed Care Interface 11(8): 13
1998
ISSN/ISBN: 1096-5645 PMID: 10182234 Document Number: 484706
In the past, practice management systems were considered most important. Since revenues were based on fees for services rendered, the more patients and particularly procedures that could be scheduled in a day, the greater one's income. However, medical management systems are essential for the financial success of HMOs; these functions must also be present for the capitated group practice to be successful.