There is nothing inherently fair in the notion of paying a purported “fair fee”. If there were, insurers would never have been in favor of it.
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In terms of business deals, contracting, and negotiating, physicians often ask me, “are you certain it’s going to work?
There's nothing inherently fair in this notion of paying a purported “fair fee”. If there were, insurers would never have been in favor of it.
Laugh about it or cry about it, the bottom line is the same: they are cutting costs by moving all cases that can be moved out of the hospital out of the hospital. Where does that leave you?
What is your favorite dessert, something that goes well with barbecue?Whether it's pie or vanilla ice cream (or both!), it's probably not 10 years in federal prison.
What is your favorite dessert, something that goes well with barbecue? Whether it’s pie or vanilla ice cream (or both!), it’s probably not 10 years in federal prison.
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How would your reorganize your medical practice, healthcare business, and relationships if you were paid only for successful outcomes, no matter how they are measured?
One needs to do significant planning in advance of engaging anyone, even a physician, as an independent contractor.
There is nothing inherently fair in the notion of paying a purported “fair fee”. If there were, insurers would never have been in favor of it.
Many people – physicians and business people – engaging in arrangements involving sophisticated federal and state anti-kickback issues and self-referral issues, often simply point to someone else who is doing what they claim is the same thing, as if that makes it acceptable.
