The Spectrum of Independent Practice Models
(Room Ballroom A)
10 Oct 17
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM
Tracks:
The Independent to Integrated Pendulum
Is any physician truly independent? The traditional small physician-owned practice is rapidly morphing into larger physician groups, hospital- and payer-owned practices, and all variations in between. Fields will present on the current state of independent practice models, including single shingle practices, multi-specialty practices, direct primary care, and the "integrated independent" primary care practice. Discussion will include the advantages, disadvantages and critical success factors of each model, including vision and goals, clinical decision making, and leadership structure, capabilities and quality. Real-world examples will be discussed to show how one practice has grown and thrived as an "integrated independent" practice while continuing to offer clinical autonomy for its physicians.