Boosting the bottom line of physician networks
Mertz, G.
Healthcare Financial Management Journal of the Healthcare Financial Management Association 67(6): 72-75
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 0735-0732 PMID: 23795381 Document Number: 670254
To improve the bottom line of owned physician practices, hospitals should: Identify disparities between physician pay and performance, and understand the factors that are creating these disparities. Review fees to make sure they are aligned with insurer and Medicare fee schedules. Analyze the work load and job resposibilities of office staff and modify staffng levels and job descriptions, if needed.