Year: 2013
Resolution Number: 37
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): Peter T. Muller, MD
Sponsor: Peter T. Muller, MD
On behalf of: Oakland County Delegation
Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS assign the concept of clinical integration and related Federal Trade Commission ruling on multi-provider networks to the appropriate MSMS committee to establish a proper educational venue for physicians; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legal counsel concerning the Federal Trade Commission ruling on multi-provider networks as it pertains to clinical integration and develop a legal alert for members on the pitfalls of this ruling; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS explore the ramifications of the Federal Trade Commission ruling on multi-provider networks as it pertains to clinical integration and the relationship between an employed physician and large health providers with the idea to educate employed physician members as to the possibilities that this methodology may affect their negotiations with large health providers.
RESOLVED: That MSMS assign the concept of clinical integration and related Federal Trade Commission ruling on multi-provider networks to the appropriate MSMS committee to establish a proper educational venue for physicians; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS seek legal counsel concerning the Federal Trade Commission ruling on multi-provider networks as it pertains to clinical integration and develop a legal alert for members on the pitfalls of this ruling; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS explore the ramifications of the Federal Trade Commission ruling on multi-provider networks as it pertains to clinical integration and the relationship between an employed physician and large health providers with the idea to educate employed physician members as to the possibilities that this methodology may affect their negotiations with large health providers.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Exploring Clinical Integration