Physician Organizations Assuming Risk: Market and Policy Implications

Authors

Sandra Foote, George Washington University
Lisa Sprague, George Washington University

Document Type

Issue Brief

Publication Date

11-9-1998

Abstract

This issue brief looks at capitation contracting between physician groups and health plans and ways in which financial risk and functional responsibilities may be apportioned. It traces the evolution of capitation contracting in California and the legislative and regulatory issues that have arisen.

Comments

Issue brief no. 727

Recommended Citation

Foote, Sandra and Sprague, Lisa, "Physician Organizations Assuming Risk: Market and Policy Implications" (1998). National Health Policy Forum. Paper 13.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/sphhs_centers_nhpf/13

Open Access

yes