Physicians win lawsuits over inadequate PMPM rates.
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When capitated doctors are sued for non-referral to specialists, typical charges include that the capped network's PMPM rates served as a disincentive to refer. So far none of the charges have prevailed. Physicians also are winning lawsuits alleging inadequate capitation rates from HMOs.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Capitation management report
دوره 11 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004