Patients aren't the only ones needing help to make sense of healthcare reform.
A new organization will offer a way for the state's doctors and doctor groups to remain independent while, at same time, having access to the latest information, resources, training and expertise needed to stay current in the complex and quickly changing healthcare environment.
The formation of the
Physician Organization of Michigan (POM) was announced last week. Goals of the POM include helping participating physicians reduce or contain the growth of healthcare costs.
According to David Silliven, executive director, an organization like POM serves independent physicians who are not only responsible for the patient care, but also responsible for running their business.
Besides helping these physicians meet new requirements resulting from healthcare reform and private insurance firms policies, POM also provides opportunities for training and shared technology platforms that are more common for physicians employed by a hospital.
Silliven feels his organization will help physicians remain independent, which in turn is a positive for patient care.
"The more competition, the better the consumer is served," he says.
Source: David Silliven, Physician Organization of Michigan (POM)
Writer: John Rumery, Innovations and Job News Writer
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