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New York insurers seeking doctors for medical home initiative
NEWS IN BRIEF — Posted March 30, 2009
MVP Health Care/Preferred Care and Excellus BlueCross BlueShield are recruiting primary care physicians in the Rochester, N.Y., area for a three-year medical home initiative.
Up to 20 physicians who already use electronic medical records will be accepted into the program and will receive funds for start-up costs and the salary of a care manager. Physicians who are chosen will also be eligible for enhanced reimbursements.
Each practice's care manager will work with physicians to coordinate the care of patients with chronic conditions. Physicians also will be able to schedule fewer patients per day, allowing more time with each patient.
Note: This item originally appeared at http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2009/03/30/bibf0330.htm.
