The physician-employment models used by these institutions are frequently mentioned in health reform discussions. This course explains the factors driving physician employment and offers guidance for group practice formation.

You will learn:

• The lessons learned from past integration efforts
• The difference betweeen simply employing physicians and creating a group practice
• The key steps and considerations involved in group practice development
• How group practices can improve quality and efficiency

About the author:

Eric Lister, MD, Managing Director, Ki Associates, and Todd Sagin, MD, JD, President and National Medical Director, Sagin Healthcare Consulting LLC

This course is based on Creating the Hospital Group Practice: The Advantages of Employing or Affiliating with Physicians, a book by Health Administration Press. The required readings for the book are included in the course.

Who Should Participate:

All ACHE members and Fellows

Cancellation

To cancel your registration for this digital course, please contact ACHE Customer Service in writing within 14 business days of the purchase. Cancellations made 14 or more business days after the purchase of the program may receive a full refund or credit, minus a $50 processing fee.  A refund is forfeited for any cancellation requested more than 14 business days after the date of purchase.

Continuing Education Credit

This course is worth 6 ACHE Qualifying Education credits.