In response to a recent post on PMnews rom Doctorline on this issue and I have comments and questions.
This is a complicated issue which I knew nothing about until last year when I signed an employment contract to work for a large group practice. Once I saw the result of how I was compensated for practicing podiatry in a large group practice versus as I had done for many years in private practice was rather shocking. The minescul percentage that I received for providing designated health services certainly de- incentivizes me from providing these items or services in the future (maybe that is the idea).
Yes, it is a complicated issue and certainly seek a healthcare attorney when signing a contract when you are thinking about being employed in a large group practice based on fee for service production.
The question is this can someone shed light on the “Alternative Payment Model” and how a physician is compensated? Does this model still include designated health services?
