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Robert Williams, MD, on the Legal Implications of Physician Integration in the Marketplace
Robert Williams, MD, director, Deloitte, Consulting LLP, says physician integration is driven predominantly by the department of justice, and FTC regulations that require physicians to meet the definition of clinical integration.
Robert Williams, MD, director, Deloitte, Consulting LLP, says physician integration is driven predominantly by the department of justice, and FTC regulations that require physicians to meet the definition of clinical integration. These requirements include demonstrating that physician and health system are working together, that they are driving towards evidence-based leading practice, that they are sharing information through technology, and proving they are working to bring value to the marketplace.
“Hopefully in the accountable care model, this value is really identified by reducing cost,” said Dr Williams, “but also by sustaining or improving quality, improving patient experience or satisfaction, and bringing that bundle together.”
Dr Williams suggests that one challenge many organizations face is trying to balance their legal structure with the decision-making processes of their operating models.
Balancing Life and Myeloma: A Patient-Centered Approach
November 22nd 2024In this second part of our discussion with Don M. Benson, MD, PhD, from our recent Institute for Value-Based Medicine® event in Cleveland, Ohio, he explains how his ultimate goal for his patients is for them to live as long and as well as possible.
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Community Investment, Engagement Are Essential to Fully Address Cardiovascular Health Disparities
November 19th 2024Community-based researchers can teach clinicians a lot about how to best approach underserved populations disproportionately impacted by cardiovascular health complications.
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