The future of health care, Part 2. The PPMC debate. Panel discussion.

ABSTRACT

In Part 2 of this second annual panel discussion, Jeff Goldsmith, Barbara LeTourneau, Uwe Reinhardt, and physician executives from three physician practice management companies (PPMCs) examine this burgeoning new industry. They grapple with questions (and occasionally with each other), such as Are PPMCs delivering what they promise? What will separate successful PPMCs from the rest? When PPMCs win, who loses? What value do PPMCs add to health care? What lies ahead for this industry? Could Wall Street pressure cause PPMCs to put profit ahead of physicians and patients? And, what roles will physician executives play in PPMCs?