Physician Group

A collaborative organization of healthcare professionals, primarily physicians, working together to provide comprehensive medical care, promote efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes.

 

Multi-Specialty Practice:

A physician group that includes specialists from various medical fields, allowing patients to access a wide range of healthcare services within one organization.

 

Primary Care Physician (PCP):

A physician who serves as the main point of contact for a patient’s healthcare needs, coordinating and managing overall health and wellness.

 

Integrated Care:

A holistic approach to healthcare where different medical specialties work together seamlessly, sharing information to provide coordinated and efficient patient care.

 

Value-Based Care:

A healthcare delivery model that focuses on achieving the best outcomes for patients while controlling costs, often emphasizing preventive measures and patient engagement.

 

Population Health Management:

The practice of improving the health outcomes of a defined group of individuals, considering factors like demographics, lifestyle, and environmental influences.

 

Accountable Care Organization (ACO):

An entity that brings together healthcare providers to collaboratively manage and coordinate care for a specific patient population, aiming to improve quality and reduce costs.

 

Telemedicine:

The use of technology to provide healthcare services remotely, allowing patients to consult with physicians and receive medical advice without being physically present.

 

Care Coordination:

The deliberate organization of patient care activities between two or more participants involved in a patient’s care to facilitate the appropriate delivery of healthcare services.

 

Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH):

An approach to providing comprehensive and coordinated primary care, with an emphasis on enhancing the patient’s experience and involving them in their own healthcare decisions.

 

Quality Measures:

Standardized metrics used to assess the quality of healthcare services provided by a physician group, often focusing on patient outcomes, safety, and effectiveness.