Group Practice

A healthcare model where multiple physicians, often from different specialties, work together under one administrative structure, sharing resources, facilities, and patient care responsibilities.

 

Multi-Specialty Practice

A group practice consisting of physicians from various medical specialties, providing comprehensive healthcare services within a single organization.

 

Integrated Care

A collaborative approach within a group practice where healthcare professionals from different disciplines work together to coordinate patient care, focusing on both physical and mental health needs.

 

Accountable Care Organization (ACO)

A group practice model that aims to improve the quality of patient care while reducing healthcare costs by incentivizing providers to coordinate care, manage chronic conditions, and prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.

 

Care Coordination

The process within a group practice where healthcare providers collaborate to ensure patients receive timely and appropriate care across different settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and home care.

 

Shared Decision Making

A practice in which healthcare providers within a group collaborate with patients to make informed decisions about their care, considering the patient’s preferences, values, and clinical evidence.

 

Population Health Management

The proactive management of the health outcomes of a defined group of individuals within a group practice, focusing on preventive care, chronic disease management, and health promotion.

 

Interprofessional Collaboration

The collaboration between healthcare providers with different professional backgrounds within a group practice, aiming to optimize patient outcomes through shared expertise and resources.

 

Value-Based Care

A healthcare delivery model within a group practice that focuses on achieving better health outcomes for patients while controlling costs, often through performance-based reimbursement tied to quality metrics.

 

Telemedicine

The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, allowing patients to consult with healthcare providers within a group practice via video conferencing, telephone, or secure messaging platforms.