Nine physicians joined Becker’s ASC Review to discuss some of the biggest opportunities for physicians in this article.
From declining reimbursements to increasing practice costs, the current healthcare landscape has made it difficult for many physicians to thrive, but some healthcare leaders say there are distinct opportunities for physicians to prosper in the next five years.
Now, check out what this guy said:
David Hardin, MD. Chief of Medical Innovation at Healogic (Denver, Colo.): Given the difficulty with regulation around government and other third-party payers, the biggest opportunities for growth exist in companies that contract directly with patients and employer groups. Cash-pay surgery centers, disease-specific Centers of Excellence and direct primary care all offer improved outcomes and lower cost by removing much of the administrative cost created through the traditional third-party payer system. Companies like Crossover Health, Walmart and the Surgery Center of Oklahoma are addressing these issues. Direct primary care, in particular, has built up a large grassroots foundation through organizations like the Direct Primary Care Alliance.
Yes. DPC is getting noticed! And so is the DPC Alliance. Congrats to you all!