Silent PPOs and Physician Practices

Written by Reed Tinsley | March 15, 2006

Silent PPOs: Survey Shows Alarming Provider Unawareness

In my recent healthcare newsletter (archives and subscription info can be found at my website at www.rtacpa.com under the resources tab), I wrote an article on Silent PPOs. In the February 17th issue of Medical Economics (www.memag.com), the Web Poll asked this question:

Have you been a victim of Silent PPOs?

The following were the responses:

5%     No, I check my contracts carefully

36%   Yes, but I can’t stop it

25%   Yes, and I protest when I am

34%   I have no idea-I’m going to check now

“I HAVE NO IDEA”?   What is that all about???? Now you see why I stay so busy as a healthcare consultant!!!

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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